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 17, 2019	Hewitt Lake, AK	N4427B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, which resulted in impact with brush.
Jun 14, 2019	Tampa, FL	N84402	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
Jun 12, 2019	Independence, OR	N73053	Incident	substantial	Fatigue failure of the right landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
Jun 11, 2019	Greenville, TX	N6132Q	Incident	substantial	The passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the acciden… The passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the accident was the passing pilot's distraction due to looking at his on-board navigation device while attempting to pass the other airplane.
Jun 10, 2019	Romona, CA	N3997Y	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of an oil filter adapter fiber gasket.
Jun 09, 2019	Moriarty, NM	N421WL	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 09, 2019	Yellow Pine, ID	N5344R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun… The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun, and subsequent collision with bushes and terrain.
Jun 08, 2019	ORLANDO, FL	N1589D	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's excessive rudder application during takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of direc… The student pilot's excessive rudder application during takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and subsequent substantial damage.
Jun 08, 2019	Gulkana, AK	N4057Y	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of airplane control just before touchdown in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in ground loop after touchdown.
Jun 07, 2019	Ashland, ME	N484RF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.
Jun 07, 2019	Salta, AR	LV-CIQ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 07, 2019	Davis City, CA	N6617F	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. Contributing to th… A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to proceed with the flight after discovering the contaminated fuel.
Jun 07, 2019	Santa Fe, NM	N180V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a wing strike.
Jun 06, 2019	Birtingarholt, Iceland, IC	TF-MAJ	Incident	—	Investigation pending
Jun 05, 2019	Dillingham, AK	N2601D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent loss of directional control, and his subsequent failure to attain … The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent loss of directional control, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.
Jun 04, 2019	Renton, WA	N8685S	Incident	substantial	The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed … The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Jun 03, 2019	Culpeper, VA	N1930V	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
May 31, 2019	Festus, MO	N11823	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control with a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and a tail strike.
May 30, 2019	Elche, SP	D-CGAA	Incident	—	Investigation pending
May 26, 2019	Takotna, AK	N3EH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in impact with vegetation.
May 23, 2019	Nogalas, AZ	N273EB	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked fuel truck. Contributing to the accident were the student’s failure to follow… The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked fuel truck. Contributing to the accident were the student’s failure to follow company policy and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
May 23, 2019	Stafford, VA	N64003	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 22, 2019	Socorro, NM	N1008D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
May 19, 2019	Orangeburg, SC	N2462Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
May 14, 2019	Tomball, TX	N8159U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent … The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.

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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