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
Jan 19, 2003	Crestline, OH	N8555G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the plowed, snow covered field.
Jan 18, 2003	CHESAPEAKE, VA	N6312E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow and ice from the airplane's wings prior to takeoff.
Jan 16, 2003	SALINAS, CA	N25562	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wet and dirt terrain.
Jan 15, 2003	BRAWLEY, CA	N5638J	Incident	substantial	loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jan 14, 2003	Ciudad del Este, PA	N7374U	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 14, 2003	Gig Harbor, WA	N1909V	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power in the climb due to the fracture of the number seven engine crankshaft cheek due to the propagation of a fatigue crack initia… The loss of engine power in the climb due to the fracture of the number seven engine crankshaft cheek due to the propagation of a fatigue crack initiation point. Factors include a vehicle pulling onto the road that the pilot selected for his forced emergency landing.
Jan 12, 2003	Charleston, MO	N66507	Incident	substantial	the inadequate flare by the pilot. Factors were the loose trim tab cable for undetermined reasons.
Jan 11, 2003	Mt. Pleasant, SC	N5199H	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
Jan 08, 2003	Traverse City, MI	N757LE	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper rerecovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare. Factors were the gusting crosswinds, the misjudged flare and t… The student pilot's improper rerecovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare. Factors were the gusting crosswinds, the misjudged flare and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Jan 08, 2003	Springdale, AR	N142ME	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
Jan 08, 2003	Garner, IA	N60834	Incident	substantial	The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced l… The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel exhaustion.
Jan 04, 2003	Mc Allen, TX	N968JW	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear to the full down and locked position. A contributing faction was a loss of electrical power, … The pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear to the full down and locked position. A contributing faction was a loss of electrical power, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend.
Jan 04, 2003	Sao Paulo, BR	PT-XJS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 03, 2003	Alton, IL	N2724R	Incident	substantial	Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and … Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and the presence of the snowbank.
Jan 03, 2003	Jessup, GA	N6098G	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.
Dec 31, 2002	Stuart, FL	N5338R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inflight encounter with wind shear on final approach, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and subequent uncontrolled descent int… The pilot's inflight encounter with wind shear on final approach, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and subequent uncontrolled descent into trees.
Dec 30, 2002	Brownsville, TX	N1599U	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to the separation of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Dec 27, 2002	San Pedro, BH	V3-HGH	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 26, 2002	Akron, OH	N782SP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Dec 26, 2002	Windhoek, WA	V5-WAA	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 24, 2002	Tea, SD	N692SP	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper flare. The pilot's lack of experience and diverted attention were factors.
Dec 22, 2002	West Helena, AR	N1392D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the deflated tire.
Dec 21, 2002	Pacoima, CA	N733AM	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's excessive use of the elevator control that resulted in an inadvertent lift-off and his failure to maintain/attain adequate airspee… the student pilot's excessive use of the elevator control that resulted in an inadvertent lift-off and his failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing.
Dec 20, 2002	Wink, TX	N195SR	Incident	substantial	The separation of the main landing gear axle bolt from the landing gear assembly.
Dec 16, 2002	Crystal River, FL	N9852J	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane runnin… The student pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane running off of the runway, impacting a runway light structure, and nosing over.

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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