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, 2015	Saratoga, WY	N60691	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
Jun 30, 2015	Raymond, MS	N4027V	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
Jun 30, 2015	Cahokia, IL	N3888C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 29, 2015	Blanding, UT	N2181X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, depa… The pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, departing the runway, and impacting terrain.
Jun 28, 2015	Huntsville, AL	N19337	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.
Jun 28, 2015	Durango, CO	N170MW	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to taxi behind a turbojet airplane into jet blast, which resulted in the airplane being blown off an active taxiway and flipped u… The pilot's decision to taxi behind a turbojet airplane into jet blast, which resulted in the airplane being blown off an active taxiway and flipped upside down onto terrain.
Jun 27, 2015	Anchorage, AK	N756BW	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.
Jun 26, 2015	Vernal, UT	N3159E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.
Jun 25, 2015	Traverse City, MI	N195NW	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Jun 22, 2015	Upperville, VA	N5210A	Incident	substantial	An inflight bird strike, which resulted in wing spar damage.
Jun 20, 2015	Carthage, IN	N17292	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Jun 19, 2015	Polson, MT	N9699B	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that woul… A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Jun 18, 2015	St. Augustine, FL	N6553L	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jun 14, 2015	Moab, UT	N5143D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 14, 2015	Palmyra, PA	N732VN	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot d… The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot day, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and a subsequent stall/mush.
Jun 13, 2015	Westminster, MD	N1248S	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
Jun 13, 2015	Bozeman, MT	N86SB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to complete the required before landing checks, resulting in the execution of a gear up landing causing substantial damage to the … The pilot's failure to complete the required before landing checks, resulting in the execution of a gear up landing causing substantial damage to the lower fuselage of the airplane.
Jun 10, 2015	Galesburg, IL	N740SP	Incident	substantial	Firewall damage reported by maintenance personnel that occurred during an unknown phase of flight, because the accident flight and pilot could not be … Firewall damage reported by maintenance personnel that occurred during an unknown phase of flight, because the accident flight and pilot could not be determined.
Jun 10, 2015	OKAYAMA PREFFECTURE, JA	JA021R	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 06, 2015	Addison, TX	N178AF	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
Jun 06, 2015	Cottonwood Falls, KS	N2536L	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb the airplane out of ground effect, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision wit… The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb the airplane out of ground effect, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.
Jun 06, 2015	Vichey, MO	N180SA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Jun 06, 2015	Waterloo, IA	N5067E	Incident	substantial	The incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.
Jun 05, 2015	Clewiston, FL	N29415	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper level off and flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.
Jun 04, 2015	Lancaster, NY	N9818A	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop due to an underinflated right tire, which was a result of foreign object debris puncturing th… A loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop due to an underinflated right tire, which was a result of foreign object debris puncturing the tire.

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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