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
May 29, 2025	Lake Evella Aerodrome, AS	VH-NXA	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 28, 2025	Snohomish, WA	N2155Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence… The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
May 26, 2025	Monroe, WA	N6132G	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact… The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with a ditch.
May 25, 2025	Šeduva, OF	LY-TBT	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 22, 2025	Arlington, TX	N3239Q	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left landing gear system and subsequent intentional gear up landing.
May 22, 2025	Murfreesboro, TN	N6317D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excu… The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 22, 2025	Montgomery, AL	N1298M	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence during taxi.
May 21, 2025	Trapper Creek, AK	N3308S	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper flare while landing on glassy water, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 16, 2025	Wahoo, NE	N2614V	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations.
May 04, 2025	Longmont, CO	N75775	Incident	substantial	The disconnected throttle control that resulted in a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance.
May 01, 2025	Duncan, OK	N2135Z	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 23, 2025	Louisburg, NC	N6386V	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 22, 2025	Fayetteville, AR	N4795C	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 19, 2025	Placerville, CA	N6682S	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Apr 18, 2025	Oxford, ME	N2607V	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.
Apr 11, 2025	Idaho Falls, ID	N190CG	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
Apr 10, 2025	Oakland, CA	N7779K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll with a left crosswind.
Apr 10, 2025	Maricopa, AZ	N1371D	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 08, 2025	Zeeland, MI	N6561F	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-att… The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and her failure to ensure that the student had relinquished control of the airplane during the go-around.
Apr 07, 2025	Wausau, WI	N1526F	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in shifting wind conditions.
Mar 29, 2025	9 de Julio, OF	LV-CDK	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 29, 2025	Manley Hot Springs, AK	N733KV	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a snow and ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excur… The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a snow and ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
Mar 27, 2025	Natchez, MS	N27DV	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 26, 2025	San Carlos, CA	N180ZR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with crosswind conditions.
Mar 26, 2025	La Concordia, OF	HC-BOR	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

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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