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
Oct 05, 2018	Marathon, TX	N553CM	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cow on the airstrip during landing.
Oct 05, 2018	Stockton, CA	N78239	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Oct 04, 2018	Albermarle, NC	N52881	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contribut… The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist before landing.
Oct 03, 2018	Bauchi, NI	5N-HAR	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Oct 03, 2018	Hailey, ID	N180BG	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Oct 01, 2018	Farmingdale, NJ	N94658	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure.
Oct 01, 2018	Lakeland, FL	N24752	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing.
Oct 01, 2018	Keokuk, IA	N89AM	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions becaus… The pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions because he mistook building lights for runway lights, which resulted in landing short of the runway.
Sep 30, 2018	Somerset, PA	N4001F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Sep 27, 2018	Fairbanks, AK	N70391	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 24, 2018	Winter Haven, FL	N6950A	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to con… The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to conduct a 180° turn following the perceived anomaly, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Sep 21, 2018	Roseburg, OR	N8382G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
Sep 20, 2018	Brenham, TX	N756NN	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing … The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the published emergency procedures after the loss of engine power.
Sep 15, 2018	Mount Holly, NJ	N7304T	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway … The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
Sep 15, 2018	San Luis Obispo, CA	N5340Y	Incident	substantial	The failure of the landing gear extension motor due to wear, which resulted in the right main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place … The failure of the landing gear extension motor due to wear, which resulted in the right main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that all three landing gear were down and locked before landing.
Sep 12, 2018	Roche Harbor, WA	N24ME	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to secure his seat position prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent hard landing.
Sep 11, 2018	Page, AZ	N5198N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Sep 08, 2018	St. Augustine, FL	N6469P	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and a subsequent rollover.
Sep 06, 2018	Laramie, WY	N376J	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the fuel/air mixtures, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation … The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the fuel/air mixtures, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing to a field.
Sep 05, 2018	Groveland, CA	N119PP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop.
Sep 05, 2018	Richmond, VA	C-GODA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.
Sep 04, 2018	London, KY	N230DE	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.
Sep 02, 2018	Yakutat, AK	N95EA	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during a step-turn takeoff.
Sep 01, 2018	Tulsa, OK	N2303D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Sep 01, 2018	Karluk, AK	N3835S	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch for a soft-field landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

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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