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 18, 2022	Jacksonville, IL	N6797E	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
Jun 18, 2022	Jasper, GA	N414HF	Incident	substantial	The failure of the owner to comply with a service bulletin, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear torque tube due to fatigue cra… The failure of the owner to comply with a service bulletin, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear torque tube due to fatigue cracking.
Jun 17, 2022	Bynum, TX	N2975U	Incident	substantial	The pilot was not able to stop the airplane on the remaining runway after an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane im… The pilot was not able to stop the airplane on the remaining runway after an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane impacting a fence.
Jun 09, 2022	Sunriver, OR	N94078	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Jun 09, 2022	Greenbrier, AR	N53705	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.
Jun 09, 2022	Salina, KS	N831KS	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s poor pitch control during an aborted takeoff which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 09, 2022	Anchorage, AK	N9209H	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 08, 2022	Kodiak, AK	N592KB	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracks that initiated from corrosion pitting.
Jun 08, 2022	Fort Duchesne, UT	N8889G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unimproved surface which resulted in a collision with an object and the airplane nosing over.
Jun 04, 2022	Palm Springs, CA	N4752K	Incident	substantial	The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
Jun 04, 2022	Ellington, CT	N90JF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, an emergency landing, and runway excursion.
Jun 02, 2022	Ennis, TX	N65497	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power for reasons that were undetermined.
Jun 02, 2022	Houston, TX	N1396D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inability to compensate for a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent loss of direct… The pilot’s inability to compensate for a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent loss of directional control.
May 30, 2022	East Sound, WA	N20487	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
May 29, 2022	Jacksonville, FL	N8919S	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursi… The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.
May 28, 2022	Big Lake, AK	N5896B	Incident	substantial	A hard landing for an unknown reason, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
May 27, 2022	Willow, AK	N1694M	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.
May 23, 2022	Caryville, FL	N310DC	Incident	substantial	An in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.
May 23, 2022	St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	N47BP	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the available runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport perimeter fence… The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the available runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport perimeter fence.
May 23, 2022	Schwäbisch Hall, OF	D-CSEB	Incident	—	Investigation pending
May 21, 2022	Big Lake, AK	N2692D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a su… The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.
May 19, 2022	Auburn, IN	N2128E	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
May 17, 2022	Denver, CO	N210SD	Incident	substantial	The main landing gear collapsed during landing for reasons that could not be determined.
May 15, 2022	Monroe, LA	N619AC	Incident	substantial	The failure of the maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the elevator trim tab hardware, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the elevat… The failure of the maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the elevator trim tab hardware, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the elevator.
May 14, 2022	Lancaster, NY	N20459	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s excessive pitch during takeoff resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the student’s failure to re… The student pilot’s excessive pitch during takeoff resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the student’s failure to relinquish the controls when ordered by the instructor.

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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