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, 2023	Seymore, TN	N12395	Minor	substantial	The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun an… The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
Jun 17, 2023	San Angelo, TX	N7509X	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power due to loose bolts holding the carburetor throttle body to the fuel bowl.
Jun 17, 2023	Big Bear City, CA	N62TX	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
Jun 16, 2023	Shaktoolik, AK	N91361	Fatal (2)	substantial	The pilot’s encounter with gusting tailwind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a tree, a loss of control, and subsequent impact … The pilot’s encounter with gusting tailwind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a tree, a loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.
Jun 16, 2023	Naha, JA	JA5309	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 16, 2023	Elko, NV	N8223A	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during takeoff.
Jun 16, 2023	Groote Eylandt, AS	VH-FTM	Serious (3)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 12, 2023	McCall, ID	N3138C	Fatal (1)	substantial	Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque and inspect the magneto hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
Jun 10, 2023	Olivehurst, CA	N4761A	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Jun 10, 2023	Agness, OR	N1778C	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.
Jun 08, 2023	Bend, OR	N340SW	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.
Jun 08, 2023	Stevens Point, WI	N223WH	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.
Jun 07, 2023	Chillicothe, MO	N731UF	Minor	destroyed	A partial loss of engine power due to a tear in the fuel manifold diaphragm, which prevented sufficient fuel flow to the engine.
Jun 07, 2023	Wishram, WA	N7155F	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Jun 06, 2023	Harlingen, TX	N91157	Incident	substantial	The improper installation of the throttle control arm to the throttle control cable attachment end, which resulted in a failure of the control arm and… The improper installation of the throttle control arm to the throttle control cable attachment end, which resulted in a failure of the control arm and a loss of engine power in flight.
Jun 05, 2023	Santa Monica, CA	N819KS	Incident	substantial	A failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance person… A failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel’s failure to inspect and replace the fractured bolt and the pilot’s oversight of the bolt during his preflight inspection.
Jun 04, 2023	Charlotte Amalie, CB	N7037E	Serious (1)	minor	An in-flight collision with a bird while entering the traffic pattern.
Jun 04, 2023	Montebello, VA	N611VG	Fatal (4)	destroyed	Pilot incapacitation due to loss of cabin pressure for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and owner/operator’s decisio… Pilot incapacitation due to loss of cabin pressure for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and owner/operator’s decision to operate the airplane without supplemental oxygen.
Jun 03, 2023	Prescott, AZ	N249K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his delayed decision to initiate a go-aro… The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his delayed decision to initiate a go-around.
May 31, 2023	Harrisburg, PA	N3178D	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exha… The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain and objects.
May 30, 2023	Tacoma, WA	N9574X	Incident	substantial	A fatigue failure of the left main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering… A fatigue failure of the left main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position and maintaining directional control after landing.
May 30, 2023	Miami, FL	N2447B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage the airplane’s fuselage.
May 29, 2023	Santa Teresa, NM	N1126D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during landing.
May 29, 2023	Divide, CO	N8098X	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined.
May 28, 2023	Enterprise, UT	N5089	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during an initial climbout in mountainous terrain after encountering a suspected downdraft.

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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