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 28, 1998	OSCEOLA, WI	N50433	Minor	substantial	the student pilot's incomplete preflight, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student's preflight. Factors were the fuel contami… the student pilot's incomplete preflight, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student's preflight. Factors were the fuel contaminated with water, and the roadway encountered during the forced landing rollout.
Jun 21, 1998	EDGEMERE, MD	N95415	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 21, 1998	BAY CITY, MI	N9753B	Minor	substantial	a fatigue failure of the left nose gear caster bolt which resulted in a separation of the nose gear during landing.
Jun 21, 1998	GRAYS LAKE, IL	N99548	Minor	substantial	the pilot's not performing a recovery from a bounced landing and his not maintaining directional control. A factor was soft terrain.
Jun 16, 1998	LA PINE, OR	N22CT	Minor	substantial	Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
Jun 13, 1998	BOYNTON BEACH, FL	N46129	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 13, 1998	ANCHORAGE, AK	N70195	Minor	substantial	The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 13, 1998	MCGEHEE, AR	N4911R	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 04, 1998	LIVERMORE, CA	N704ZA	Minor	substantial	The missing nut/cotter pin on the throttle attachment assembly which resulted in the pilot's inability to control engine power, and the hidden obstruc… The missing nut/cotter pin on the throttle attachment assembly which resulted in the pilot's inability to control engine power, and the hidden obstruction (hole) in the landing area. A factor was the high vegetation.
Jun 03, 1998	SELBYVILLE, DE	N3731J	Minor	substantial	Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. High, gusting winds were contributing … Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. High, gusting winds were contributing factors.
Jun 01, 1998	NORFOLK, NE	N6847E	Minor	destroyed	the pilot's misjudged wind conditions and his not obtaining/maintaining compensation for wind conditions. A factor was a sudden wind shift.
May 30, 1998	WADSWORTH, OH	N3099A	Minor	substantial	The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in his intentional ground loop. A factor in the accident was the f… The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in his intentional ground loop. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's lack of currency in tailwheel airplanes.
May 29, 1998	KOTZEBUE, AK	N4761Q	Minor	substantial	The instructor pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was a downdraft prior to touchdown.
May 28, 1998	NORTH PLATTE, NE	N888AA	Minor	destroyed	the slipped number two bearing in the airplane's right engine, which blocked the bearing's oil feed line, causing the bearing and the crankshaft to ov… the slipped number two bearing in the airplane's right engine, which blocked the bearing's oil feed line, causing the bearing and the crankshaft to overheat and fracture. A factor contributing to this accident was the trees.
May 28, 1998	CLAREMORE, OK	N6256S	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
May 27, 1998	TYONEK, AK	N5297U	Minor	substantial	The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors in the accident were weather co… The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of a mountain wave, and downdrafts.
May 18, 1998	CROOKSTON, MN	N4962Q	Minor	substantial	the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the ai… the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.
May 17, 1998	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	N64015	Minor	destroyed	The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were crosswind, high wind conditions, insufficient demonstra… The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were crosswind, high wind conditions, insufficient demonstrated crosswind component information provided by the manufacturer, and insufficient aircraft standards/requirements by the FAA.
May 17, 1998	MONUMENT VALLEY, UT	N65759	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were gusty, crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of exp… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were gusty, crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in type of operation and geographic area, mountainous terrain, and high density altitude.
May 16, 1998	TALKEETNA, AK	N1473F	Minor	substantial	The pilot selected the wrong runway and intentionally ground looped to stop the airplane. Related factors were the tailwind and whiteout conditions.
May 15, 1998	FARMINGDALE, NY	N7SB	Minor	destroyed	The engine's inability to provide full power, and the pilot's failure to use performance data. Factors in the accident were conditions conductive for… The engine's inability to provide full power, and the pilot's failure to use performance data. Factors in the accident were conditions conductive for carburetor icing at reduced power, and the unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
May 11, 1998	HANNIBAL, MO	N733HY	Minor	substantial	a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough field in which the forced landing was made.
May 10, 1998	STILLWATER, OK	N67326	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
May 10, 1998	EMILY, MN	N1491D	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on final. A factor was the vegetation (bushes).
May 01, 1998	LEVELLAND, TX	N459U	Minor	destroyed	the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation, subsequent encounter with a severe downdraft, and failure (or inability) to compensate for the wind (downdr… the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation, subsequent encounter with a severe downdraft, and failure (or inability) to compensate for the wind (downdraft) condition. The high density altitude was a related factor.

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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