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
Jul 26, 2008	Stevensville, MD	N331ME	Minor	substantial	The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 25, 2008	Grand Rapids, MN	N8668J	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.
Jul 22, 2008	Bountiful, UT	N7672	Minor	substantial	A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 09, 2008	Moorpark, CA	N9627B	Minor	substantial	A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance… A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Jul 06, 2008	Point Lookout, MO	N53661	Minor	substantial	A fuel flange seal leak and water in the fuel resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate pref… A fuel flange seal leak and water in the fuel resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight.
Jul 04, 2008	Seal Beach, CA	N60486	Minor	substantial	Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management procedures and failure to select a tank containing fuel. Contributing to the accident was… Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management procedures and failure to select a tank containing fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Jun 30, 2008	Oakland, CA	N61736	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts … A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts for the newly installed vacuum pump.
Jun 28, 2008	Rainier, OR	N5403E	Minor	substantial	The inadvertent extension of the left float's landing gear to near the down position due to a failure of the gear's rear hydraulic seal.
Jun 28, 2008	Johannesburg, MI	N7886F	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the f… The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough terrain.
Jun 25, 2008	Toms River, NJ	N13105	Minor	substantial	The failure of the pilot's seat to engage or remain engaged due to the improper inspection of the worn seat tracks.
Jun 10, 2008	Cottage Grove, OR	N182RA	Minor	substantial	The pilot's misjudged landing flare.
Jun 08, 2008	Bessemer, AL	N45133	Minor	substantial	Failure of the left magneto for undetermined reasons resulting in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
Jun 06, 2008	Santa Rosa, CA	N6494E	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jun 06, 2008	Norfork, VA	N902LG	Minor	substantial	The tractor tug driver's failure to maintain clearance with the parked airplane.
Jun 04, 2008	Nortonville, ND	N1437Y	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in insufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the s… The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in insufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
Jun 02, 2008	Greenville, NC	N49DD	Minor	substantial	The malfunction and premature retraction of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
May 28, 2008	Cove, OR	N63422	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a go-around.
May 22, 2008	Chuckey, TN	N74WC	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff.
May 10, 2008	Newport, RI	N65433	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a t… The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind.
May 09, 2008	Burlington, WI	N89307	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power.
May 08, 2008	Pleasanton, TX	N732VM	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point resulting in an overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the l… The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point resulting in an overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the landing.
Apr 28, 2008	White Plains, NY	N5382R	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach.
Apr 15, 2008	Columbia, CA	N1364Q	Minor	substantial	The flight instructor's decision to attempt takeoff with an engine discrepancy and subsequent failure to abort takeoff when the airplane did not attai… The flight instructor's decision to attempt takeoff with an engine discrepancy and subsequent failure to abort takeoff when the airplane did not attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power.
Apr 14, 2008	Okeechobee, FL	N67334	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Apr 13, 2008	San Quintin, MX	N6278T	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending

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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