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
Apr 24, 2015	Van Nuys, CA	N6211K	Incident	minor	Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an onground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground … Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an onground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground controller’s failure to notify either pilot about the presence of the other airplane on the taxiway.
Apr 23, 2015	Nome, AK	N4554F	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Apr 20, 2015	Boise, ID	N180UB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Apr 19, 2015	Naples, FL	N100PM	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, resulting in a hard landing.
Apr 18, 2015	Titusville, FL	N400BZ	Incident	substantial	An inflight fire and a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation, after separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker box cover for rea… An inflight fire and a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation, after separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker box cover for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Apr 18, 2015	Slate Hill, NY	N9299U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.
Apr 18, 2015	Independence, IA	N1558D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind… The pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.
Apr 17, 2015	Tamuning, USA	N9853L	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control, resulting in a hard landing.
Apr 17, 2015	Sebastian, FL	N66090	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged airspeed and glidepath, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion.
Apr 13, 2015	Bettles, AK	N4697C	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no mechanical anoma… A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Apr 07, 2015	Jennings, LA	N30981	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.
Apr 06, 2015	FARMINGDALE, NJ	N179BA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
Apr 04, 2015	Honolulu, HI	N245RB	Incident	substantial	A blown nose landing gear tire during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
Apr 03, 2015	Fort Myers, FL	N9490X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's excessive descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 01, 2015	Palmer, AK	N3885Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Mar 31, 2015	Wasilla, AK	N4582C	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the stu… The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during the landing roll.
Mar 28, 2015	Burdett, KS	N2093J	Incident	substantial	The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.
Mar 28, 2015	Vernal, UT	N2168D	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during landing flare.
Mar 26, 2015	Fort Meade, MD	N7889N	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's decision to land the airplane without sufficient runway to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the… The flight instructor's decision to land the airplane without sufficient runway to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane.
Mar 24, 2015	Circleville, TX	N8282L	Incident	substantial	The failure of the engine to regain normal power after a simulated engine failure due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing on muddy… The failure of the engine to regain normal power after a simulated engine failure due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing on muddy terrain and a subsequent nose-over.
Mar 23, 2015	Camarillo, CA	N2104H	Incident	substantial	The pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage occurred were not determined.
Mar 21, 2015	St. George, UT	N7770Q	Incident	substantial	Failure of the left main landing gear lower adjusting bolt due to overstress, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse during landing.
Mar 20, 2015	Masscotte, FL	N8254S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total lo… The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in low visibility conditions, which precluded him from being able to locate a suitable emergency landing area.
Mar 12, 2015	Palmetto, FL	N170TW	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane.
Mar 10, 2015	Muskegon, MI	N12155	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing when the airplane was not in a safe position to land, resulting in the collision with ground-bas… The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing when the airplane was not in a safe position to land, resulting in the collision with ground-based approach lighting.

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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