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
Dec 08, 2016	Singapore, SN	N1222G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 05, 2016	Gunnison, CO	N332SE	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach and his inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was … The pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach and his inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was properly serviced with fuel before departing on the flight.
Dec 05, 2016	Martinsville, VA	N9002A	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Dec 05, 2016	Port Aransas, TX	N75WL	Incident	substantial	An in-flight collision with multiple birds, which resulted in separation of the right engine's fan rotor and subsequent total loss of power of the rig… An in-flight collision with multiple birds, which resulted in separation of the right engine's fan rotor and subsequent total loss of power of the right engine.
Nov 29, 2016	Salinas, CA	N22AF	Incident	minor	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked helicopter.
Nov 24, 2016	Safford, AZ	N6077B	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined… The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the post fracture damage.
Nov 20, 2016	Dayton, TN	N4331R	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s inability to maintain pitch and bank control during the landing after the airplane was struck by a deer.
Nov 19, 2016	Woodbine, NJ	N5249R	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Nov 17, 2016	Destin, FL	N9358L	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s overcorrection with right rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial ac… The student pilot’s overcorrection with right rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Nov 14, 2016	Lincoln, CA	N120MD	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Nov 13, 2016	Miami, FL	N94292	Incident	substantial	The loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss o… The loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to the operator's maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the connecting rod nuts.
Nov 12, 2016	Ninilchik, AK	N4918Q	Incident	substantial	A loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during t… A loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Nov 10, 2016	Snow Hill, NC	N23473	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence o… The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Nov 10, 2016	Concord, NH	N53402	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 08, 2016	Sarasota, FL	N2272C	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 08, 2016	Hopkinton, RI	N30703	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel… The pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Nov 08, 2016	Salmon, ID	N737MY	Incident	substantial	The airplane's encounter with a depression in a dirt runway during takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike.
Nov 07, 2016	Englewood, CO	N6026Z	Incident	substantial	An in-flight collision with multiple birds.
Nov 04, 2016	Danville, KY	N456SP	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 31, 2016	Watertown, NY	N4657S	Incident	substantial	A collapse of the main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Oct 29, 2016	Llano, TX	N855SP	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Oct 27, 2016	Banswara, IN	VH-KMB	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Oct 26, 2016	Palo Alto, CA	N387CS	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an impr… The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an improper landing flare and a hard landing.
Oct 25, 2016	Winnemucca, NV	N7711L	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 21, 2016	Llano, TX	N5075S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions.

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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