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 13, 2020	Port Townsend, WA	N185KL	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Jul 12, 2020	Falmouth, KY	N30309	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel e… The pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 12, 2020	Concord, CA	N9559D	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway s… The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway sign during a go-around.
Jul 11, 2020	Pickens, SC	N737WA	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 11, 2020	Nenana, AK	N756DJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in an impact with a vehicle.
Jul 09, 2020	Auburn, ME	N722SA	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosegear and nosegear collapse.
Jul 08, 2020	Absarokee, MT	N7726M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynam… The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision with the ground.
Jul 05, 2020	Prattville, AL	N173ME	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 05, 2020	Anchorage, AK	N9185T	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left float bottom due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of control during the water landing.
Jul 02, 2020	San Diego, CA	N3086W	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing o… The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Jul 01, 2020	Meadville, PA	N9127H	Incident	substantial	The pilot's distraction while taxiing, which resulted in a taxiway excursion.
Jul 01, 2020	Chesapeake, VA	N9391H	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 29, 2020	Pittsfield, MA	N29334	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.
Jun 28, 2020	Vijayanagar, IN	VT-JSS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 26, 2020	Cancun, MX	XB-PPF	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 23, 2020	Hollywood, FL	N5314M	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear … The student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Jun 22, 2020	Burlington, VT	N7955V	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in crosswind conditions.
Jun 22, 2020	SHELBY, NC	N1718Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jun 20, 2020	Doub, FR	F-BXNO	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 19, 2020	Churchville, MD	N21585	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 18, 2020	Coeur D Alene, ID	N6602B	Incident	substantial	Improper maintenance of the landing gear system which resulted in a partial gear collapse during landing.
Jun 17, 2020	McAlpin, FL	N25449	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available… The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely inadvertent initiation of the takeoff with the ignition switch in 1 position rather than both.
Jun 16, 2020	Maricopa, AZ	N117KP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.
Jun 15, 2020	Fairbanks, AK	N3186D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine powe… The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Jun 15, 2020	Butte, MT	N87395	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its su… The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its subsequent collapse 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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