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
Aug 14, 1994	DAYTON, WY	N3736V	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Aug 09, 1994	BETHEL, AK	N756NG	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE STRENGTH OF THE TAILWIND AND DID NOT PERFORM A GO-AROUND IN A TIMELY FASHION SO AS TO AVOID LANDING THE AIRPLANE HALFWAY DOWN … THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE STRENGTH OF THE TAILWIND AND DID NOT PERFORM A GO-AROUND IN A TIMELY FASHION SO AS TO AVOID LANDING THE AIRPLANE HALFWAY DOWN THE STRIP. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WET LANDING STRIP AND THE TAILWIND.
Aug 09, 1994	TEXARKANA, TX	N1478S	Minor	substantial	FUEL CONTAMINATION AND THE IMPROPER ADJUSTMENTS MADE TO THE CARBURETOR BY UNIDENTIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAI… FUEL CONTAMINATION AND THE IMPROPER ADJUSTMENTS MADE TO THE CARBURETOR BY UNIDENTIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN TO WHICH A FORCED LANDING COULD BE EXECUTED.
Aug 06, 1994	PITTSTOWN, NJ	N9686B	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFT OFF AND FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED.
Aug 05, 1994	DALLAS, TX	N60124	Minor	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STARTER GEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDLE BEARING. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF … THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STARTER GEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDLE BEARING. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Jul 31, 1994	FLUSHING, MI	N90074	Minor	substantial	the pilot's improper touchdown position on the runway. A factor associated with the accident is the moving vehicle on the adjacent road.
Jul 30, 1994	ROCKFORD, MI	N84514	Minor	substantial	the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 27, 1994	ELKO, NV	N180BK	Minor	substantial	a loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight and fuel consumption calculations while operating with known equipme… a loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight and fuel consumption calculations while operating with known equipment malfunctions.
Jul 27, 1994	LOMAX, IL	N9409A	Minor	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire, and the pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate altitude. A factor associated w… the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire, and the pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate altitude. A factor associated with the accident is the transmission wire.
Jul 23, 1994	WYMORE, NE	N9140G	Minor	destroyed	failure of the fuel injector pump due to improper assembly.
Jul 22, 1994	SEATTLE, WA	N73175	Minor	substantial	THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS MISJUDGED BY THE PILOT. DURING THE GO-AROUND ATTEMPT, HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES.
Jul 22, 1994	ENGLEWOOD, CO	N6086R	Minor	substantial	AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE AIRPLANE'S MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT AND CLIMB CAPABILITY WERE EXCEEDED, AND A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Jul 21, 1994	MARINETTE, WI	N1399F	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL AC… THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION AND THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Jul 16, 1994	VIDALIA, GA	N6074G	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. A FACTOR WERE THE… THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. A FACTOR WERE THE TREES AT THE FORCED LANDING AREA.
Jul 16, 1994	COCHRAN, GA	N5657J	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVER. FACTORS WERE THE TREES AT THE PERIMETER OF TH… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVER. FACTORS WERE THE TREES AT THE PERIMETER OF THE FIELD, AND THE GUSTING TAIL WIND CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Jul 14, 1994	GREENVILLE, SC	N21380	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.
Jul 13, 1994	WATERSMEET, MI	N6579G	Minor	destroyed	the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident w… the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees.
Jul 11, 1994	TUCSON, AZ	N3003S	Minor	substantial	AN ENGINE POWER LOSS FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS.
Jul 07, 1994	WEISER, ID	N4900T	Minor	substantial	CLEARANCE FROM POWERLINES WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS INCLUDE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS.
Jul 02, 1994	BRISTOL, NH	N734TU	Minor	substantial	the failure of maintenance personnel to remove an object from the carburetor heat duct during annual inspection which blocked induction air and result… the failure of maintenance personnel to remove an object from the carburetor heat duct during annual inspection which blocked induction air and resulted in the loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing.
Jul 02, 1994	GARDEN CITY, KS	N901JM	Minor	substantial	fuel exhaustion for reason or reasons undetermined. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
Jul 02, 1994	NEWPORT NEWS, VA	N97000	Minor	substantial	The pilot's (1) improper recovery from a bounced landing and (2) failure to maintain aircraft control.
Jul 01, 1994	GREENVILLE, ME	N5482K	Minor	substantial	THE PREMATURE RETRACTION OF THE WING FLAPS BY THE PILOT AFTER TAKEOFF, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF LIFT AND COLLISION WITH TREES.
Jun 26, 1994	MASSENA, NY	N5435K	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.
Jun 26, 1994	LAMBERTVILLE, MI	N5183E	Minor	substantial	the pilot-in-command's not maintaining airspeed. A factor was the pilot-in-command's misjudging the flare.

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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