How many accidents has the Cessna had?

The NTSB has recorded 28016 events involving the Cessna : 4716 fatal, 2284 serious, 4073 minor injuries, and 16766 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna has 28016 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

28016

All Events

16766

Incidents

4073

Minor

2284

Serious

4716

Fatal (9541 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 25, 2003	Savannah, GA	N632QS	Incident	minor	The malfunction of the nose wheel gear for undetermined reasons.
Nov 24, 2003	Poplar Bluff, MO	N200GC	Incident	substantial	Failure to maintain directional control during landing. Collapse of the nose landing gear, the muddy grass/turf and the berm were contributing factor… Failure to maintain directional control during landing. Collapse of the nose landing gear, the muddy grass/turf and the berm were contributing factors.
Nov 23, 2003	Tunkhannock, PA	N735XY	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an overrun.
Nov 22, 2003	Wausau, WI	N323KW	Incident	substantial	The pilot 's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructors inadequate supervision.
Nov 22, 2003	Hickory, NC	N61924	Incident	substantial	The CFI inadequate supervision, and failure to maintain directional control during the attempted touch-and-go landing.
Nov 21, 2003	Orlando, FL	N378FA	Incident	substantial	The student pilots improper landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
Nov 15, 2003	Ormond Beach, FL	N24887	Incident	substantial	The student pilot improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
Nov 13, 2003	Islip, NY	N5329T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
Nov 13, 2003	Phoenix, AZ	N717BT	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper decision to taxi behind another airplane conducting an engine run-up, which resulted in a jet blast encounter.
Nov 13, 2003	Galena, AK	N402ET	Incident	substantial	Water contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up land… Water contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were freezing temperatures at the accident location, and inadequate maintenance/servicing of the landing gear system by company maintenance personnel.
Nov 11, 2003	Wheeling, IL	N789CN	Incident	substantial	The flight crew's intentional operation with know deficiencies in the aircraft and their delay in aborting the takeoff when a no-takeoff warning was p… The flight crew's intentional operation with know deficiencies in the aircraft and their delay in aborting the takeoff when a no-takeoff warning was presented. An additional cause was the crew's failure to comply with flight manual procedures concerning stabilizer miscompare and no-takeoff indications. Contributing factors were the inoperative two-position horizontal stabilizer system due to the intermittent electrical connection at the aft fairing connector, as well as the runway approach lights impacted during the overrun.
Nov 10, 2003	Johnstown, CO	N6961N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.
Nov 10, 2003	Toledo, WA	N7934Z	Incident	substantial	Failure of the main landing gear attachment during the landing roll. An inadequate maintenance modification was a factor.
Nov 10, 2003	Manley Hot Sprg, AK	N4448B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident… The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was snow covered terrain at the landing strip.
Nov 10, 2003	Mannheim, GE	N6473D	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 09, 2003	Skwentna, AK	N49JT	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to… The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of deep/soft snow.
Nov 09, 2003	Wooster, OH	N6091G	Incident	minor	The inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off… The inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off.
Nov 09, 2003	Winslow, AZ	N75816	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a pilot induced porpoise oscillation and hard landing.
Nov 09, 2003	Millington, TN	N3728Y	Incident	substantial	The malfunction of the main hydraulic landing gear system actuator resulting in an emergency gear up landing.
Nov 08, 2003	Kilbourne, OH	N78203	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun and subsequent nose over.
Nov 08, 2003	Kapowsin, WA	N2106G	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees.
Nov 08, 2003	Mears, MI	N9275B	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat during descent. A factor was the carburetor icing… Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat during descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
Nov 05, 2003	Bangor, ME	N805TH	Incident	minor	The pilot's inability to see through the windshield, which was obscured due to icing conditions. This resulted in the pilot's inadequate flare, and a… The pilot's inability to see through the windshield, which was obscured due to icing conditions. This resulted in the pilot's inadequate flare, and a subsequent hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the wing icing.
Nov 02, 2003	Lakota, ND	N730SP	Incident	substantial	The student pilot not maintaining directional control during takeoff roll on a solo instructional flight. The factor to the accident was the wind gus… The student pilot not maintaining directional control during takeoff roll on a solo instructional flight. The factor to the accident was the wind gusts.
Nov 01, 2003	Laytonsville, MD	N70800	Incident	substantial	The pilot's abrupt evasive maneuver to avoid the deer, which resulted in the loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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