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
Apr 06, 2021	Orangeburg, SC	N22467	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 06, 2021	Fayetteville, NC	N5424R	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.
Apr 03, 2021	Fairbanks, AK	N215MC	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
Apr 02, 2021	Denver, CO	N4802	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, and his unintended landing on a soft unimproved dirt road, which resulted in a loss of directional control … The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, and his unintended landing on a soft unimproved dirt road, which resulted in a loss of directional control into soft ground and the airplane to subsequently nose over.
Apr 01, 2021	Austin, TX	N94810	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while turning onto the taxiway in variable wind conditions.
Mar 30, 2021	Hardwick Township, NJ	N6544G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of… The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Mar 30, 2021	Cajeme, Sonora, MX	XB-AUQ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 27, 2021	Flemingsburg, KY	N735LC	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.
Mar 26, 2021	Marana, AZ	N1390Q	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and loss of control in a gusting crosswind.
Mar 24, 2021	Laredo, TX	N9177M	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 22, 2021	Patuxent River, MD	N2QD	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during approach, which resulted in a gear up landing.
Mar 19, 2021	Toledo, SP	EC-FJS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 18, 2021	Las Vegas, NV	N2548R	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 18, 2021	Marianna, FL	N7736K	Incident	substantial	The failure of the alternator control unit housing plug connection, which resulted in insufficient battery power to fully extend the landing gear. Con… The failure of the alternator control unit housing plug connection, which resulted in insufficient battery power to fully extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not use the emergency gear extension handle to secure the gear prior to landing.
Mar 17, 2021	Watkins, CO	N786CP	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the instructor pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot’s takeoff.
Mar 15, 2021	Leadore, ID	N886KH	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a graveled surfaced runway with insufficient landing performance and subsequent loss of co… The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a graveled surfaced runway with insufficient landing performance and subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.
Mar 13, 2021	Chevak, AK	N407GV	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of directional control during the back-taxi for departure in strong crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Contri… The pilot’s loss of directional control during the back-taxi for departure in strong crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the snow-and-ice-covered runway.
Mar 12, 2021	Franklin, NC	N80056	Incident	substantial	The reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.
Mar 09, 2021	Poplar Bluff, MO	N9515A	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to make a precautionary landing in a field that contained soft terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Contributing … The pilot’s decision to make a precautionary landing in a field that contained soft terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly without a printed VFR sectional chart to identify the location of the destination airport.
Mar 07, 2021	Pueblo, CO	N185RF	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions.
Mar 05, 2021	Sierpe river, OSA, Puntarenas, CS	TI-ABE	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 05, 2021	Skwentna, AK	N1848R	Incident	substantial	Installation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted … Installation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear ski yoke and collapse of the right main landing gear during the precautionary landing.
Mar 03, 2021	Lodi, CA	N60290	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue crack in the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod shaft resulting from either preignition … A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue crack in the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod shaft resulting from either preignition or detonation, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
Mar 03, 2021	Odesa, OF	YR-CMO	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Mar 02, 2021	Grand Haven, MI	N6637X	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

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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