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
Feb 03, 2003	Waskish, MN	N8112U	Minor	substantial	The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the snow covered takeoff area and the tailwind.
Jan 31, 2003	Wildorado, TX	N3535Y	Minor	substantial	The airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.
Jan 29, 2003	Logan, NM	N64312	Minor	substantial	the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his failure to accomplish appropriate checklist items during the go-around, and his failure to maint… the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his failure to accomplish appropriate checklist items during the go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and the lamp post. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, low airspeed, the trees, and the lamp pole.
Jan 20, 2003	Put In Bay, OH	N9945M	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.
Dec 27, 2002	Nashville, TN	N416ES	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A fact… The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog.
Dec 12, 2002	Lawa Antino, NS	N5072T	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 04, 2002	Leeds, MA	N2706L	Minor	substantial	The flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Nov 20, 2002	WILLIAMS, AZ	N59132	Minor	destroyed	An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
Nov 13, 2002	Pacoima, CA	N76TL	Minor	substantial	a loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's pre… a loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.
Nov 13, 2002	Orlando, FL	N95745	Minor	substantial	The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directi… The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.
Nov 09, 2002	Wheatfield, IN	N253R	Minor	substantial	The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind condition. Factors to the accident were the g… The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind condition. Factors to the accident were the gusting wind condition and the inadvertent stall at a low altitude.
Nov 09, 2002	ANCHORAGE, AK	N80948	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to adequately remove frost/ice from the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff/initial climb.
Nov 08, 2002	New Town, ND	N2995V	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/di… The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and night conditions.
Nov 01, 2002	FORT STOCKTON, TX	N6072R	Minor	substantial	The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night, clouds, … The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night, clouds, fog, and the lack of suitable terrain.
Oct 31, 2002	Porter, TX	N1317E	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Oct 31, 2002	Marshall, AR	N35866	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Oct 18, 2002	Hartwood, VA	N2718G	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Oct 14, 2002	Lake Elmo, MN	N8161T	Minor	destroyed	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the gusting wind conditions and the encountered windshear, which r… The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the gusting wind conditions and the encountered windshear, which resulted in the inadvertent stall at a low altitude and subsequent in-flight collision with the transmission wire and hangar.
Oct 10, 2002	Tulsa, OK	N520SU	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to align wit… The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to align with the runway.
Sep 28, 2002	Lucerne Valley, CA	N6412A	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
Sep 27, 2002	Wellington, TX	N9710V	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Sep 26, 2002	Shaw Island, WA	N736PJ	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for ambient wind conditions. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, gusting cross… The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for ambient wind conditions. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, gusting crosswinds, and trees growing near the edge of the airstrip.
Sep 25, 2002	Pikesville, NC	N21689	Minor	substantial	The inability of the pilot to see the .250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to … The inability of the pilot to see the .250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to the airplane.
Sep 22, 2002	Weed, CA	N2469L	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to follow adequate hand propping engine starting procedures.
Aug 14, 2002	Sangerville, ME	N56BC	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

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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