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
Jun 02, 2010	Anchorage, AK	N59352	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the ini… The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child passengers to sit on other passenger's laps without restraints, and his failure to properly secure the cargo in the cabin. Also contributing was the pilot's excessive extension of the wing flaps.
Jun 01, 2010	Greenfield, IN	N1448Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 01, 2010	Dania Beach, FL	N1435F	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
May 31, 2010	Oliver Springs, TN	N8311S	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to execute a go-around, which resulted in a long landing, runway overrun, and the airplane's subsequent descent into a stream.
May 31, 2010	Sterling, MA	N6371D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distra… The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to the passenger’s panicked condition.
May 31, 2010	Wellington, KS	N78612	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller.
May 31, 2010	Glasco, KS	N9388U	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s delay in applying full power to arrest a sink rate at low altitude.
May 30, 2010	Chateaugay, NY	N9985T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgedment of his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.
May 30, 2010	Las Cruces, NM	N2723U	Serious (1)	destroyed	A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of water contamination in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contrib… A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of water contamination in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing the accident was an inoperative number 5 cylinder exhaust valve.
May 29, 2010	Atchison, KS	N76287	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
May 28, 2010	White Plains, NY	N662QS	Incident	minor	The flight crew's failure to ensure that the cabin door was secured/locked prior to takeoff.
May 27, 2010	High Springs, FL	N72268	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to follow the published engine-out procedures after a total loss of power in the rear engine. Contributing to the accident was the… The pilot's failure to follow the published engine-out procedures after a total loss of power in the rear engine. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine by the pilot and maintenance personnel.
May 25, 2010	Merced, CA	N69254	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
May 24, 2010	East Haddam, CT	N169ER	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing.
May 23, 2010	Kettle Falls, WA	N9104R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to preci… The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to precipitation.
May 22, 2010	Las Vegas, NV	N529MC	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
May 22, 2010	Petaluma, CA	N210SL	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.
May 21, 2010	Cambridge, NY	N234JK	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
May 21, 2010	Rio Negro, Bolivar, VE	YV158E	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
May 21, 2010	Benson, AZ	N6630X	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the a… A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
May 21, 2010	Plattekill, NY	N739RK	Serious (2)	substantial	The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing… The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff at a higher than allowed gross weight.
May 19, 2010	Renton, WA	N66033	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
May 19, 2010	Arbuckle, CA	N580TP	Minor	substantial	Insufficient clamping force to the connecting rod bolt, which resulted in looseness in the connecting rod bearing area that led to the fatigue fractur… Insufficient clamping force to the connecting rod bolt, which resulted in looseness in the connecting rod bearing area that led to the fatigue fracture of the connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
May 17, 2010	Spring Branch, TX	N50LP	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
May 16, 2010	Duluth, MN	N6545A	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

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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