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
Jul 01, 2016	Saratoga, WY	N60691	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage.
Jun 30, 2016	Ely, NV	N9304R	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike.
Jun 30, 2016	Stamford, TX	N9318B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.
Jun 29, 2016	Frederick, MD	N2473G	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial da… The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Jun 29, 2016	Peachtree City, GA	N1567Q	Incident	substantial	The fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude after takeoff.
Jun 29, 2016	King Salmon, AK	N3969Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a noseover.
Jun 29, 2016	Everett, WA	N401P	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the fusela… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the fuselage.
Jun 26, 2016	Hollywood, FL	N734UF	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Jun 26, 2016	Schafer Meadows, MT	N455TB	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined.
Jun 26, 2016	Hayden Lake, ID	N185TG	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane's land-wheels prior to landing on a lake, which resulted in a nose over.
Jun 26, 2016	Flushing, MI	N21553	Incident	substantial	The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the a… The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.
Jun 26, 2016	Reno, NV	N5842E	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a sign, and lef… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a sign, and left wing damage.
Jun 26, 2016	Kankakee, IL	N5792B	Incident	substantial	Aa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the low level of fuel unporting during a rapid spiraling descent.
Jun 25, 2016	Delta, CO	N152L	Incident	substantial	The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during the initial climb in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 25, 2016	Fresh Creek, BF	N9662G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 23, 2016	Crystal River, FL	N892BV	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to execute a go-around following an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.
Jun 22, 2016	Blaine, MN	N377H	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an improper flare and hard landing.
Jun 21, 2016	Lancaster, OH	N19820	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 20, 2016	Honesdale, PA	N54285	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in a heavily loaded airplane at high density altitude, which resulted in the airplan… The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in a heavily loaded airplane at high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall, landing hard, and overrunning the runway.
Jun 17, 2016	Palmer, AK	N1311D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, … The pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a loss of lateral bank control, and a nose over during the subsequent landing.
Jun 17, 2016	Craig, CO	N998M	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and the nose… The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and the nose wheel impacting the runway edge and substantial damage to the firewall.
Jun 16, 2016	Immokalee, FL	N4918H	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 16, 2016	Lenoir, NC	N12184	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the acciden… The student pilot’s failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate review of the weather conditions with the student and his inadequate supervision of the student’s solo cross-country flight.
Jun 10, 2016	Apopka, FL	N8943Z	Incident	substantial	The intermittent failure of the left brake master cylinder, which resulted in asymmetric braking and the subsequent loss of directional control during… The intermittent failure of the left brake master cylinder, which resulted in asymmetric braking and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 10, 2016	Climax, NC	N77216	Incident	substantial	An evasive maneuver during the landing roll to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the acc… An evasive maneuver during the landing roll to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.

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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