Cessna 207 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 270 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

270

All Events

151

Incidents

48

Minor

24

Serious

46

Fatal (104 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Dec 30, 1994 FORT HUACHUCA, AZ N91090 Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE RADAR AND TOWER CONTROLLERS TO ENSURE THAT THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE RUNWAY STATUS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DOWN…

THE FAILURE OF THE RADAR AND TOWER CONTROLLERS TO ENSURE THAT THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE RUNWAY STATUS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DOWNWIND NO-FLAP LANDING AND THE SUNGLARE.

Dec 13, 1994 SAINT MARY'S, AK N7340U Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE VISUAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S FAILURE…

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE VISUAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN, AND THE WHITEOUT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Nov 18, 1994 AKIACHAK, AK N9829M Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND. CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND AN ICY RUNWAY SURFACE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aug 20, 1994 NAGS HEAD, NC N1670U Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Mar 28, 1994 ANCHORAGE, AK N29CF Minor minor THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE NO. 4 PISTON FROM OVER TEMPERATURE (DETONATION).
Feb 08, 1994 KWIGILLINGOK, AK N6470H Incident substantial
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND WHEN THE…

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND WHEN THE RUNWAY ENVIRONMENT WAS NOT CLEARLY DEFINED. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FOG.

Dec 03, 1993 TUNTUTULIAK, AK N36CF Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE SNOW BERM ALONG THE…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE SNOW BERM ALONG THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY.

Oct 16, 1993 KENAI, AK N208SC Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF USUAL SLE…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF USUAL SLEEP, THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION AND HILLY TERRAIN.

Jul 25, 1993 EGEGIK, AK N9993M Incident substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE TRUCK.
Jul 09, 1993 NOME, AK N9984M Incident minor THE CHAFED FUEL LINE AND CHAFED ELECTRICAL WIRE AND THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE USED TO SECURE THE ELECTRICAL WIRE WITH A TIE WRAP.
Jun 19, 1993 GRAYLING, AK N9869M Incident substantial THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S BRAKING SYSTEM.
May 29, 1993 BETHEL, AK N1763U Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING.
May 06, 1993 HOLY CROSS, AK N70364 Incident destroyed THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE. THE TREES WERE A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Apr 03, 1993 NOME, AK N6467H Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT INITIATED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL AND WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE SUPE…

THE PILOT INITIATED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL AND WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE PILOT BY THE COMPANY, INADEQUATE OVERSIGHT BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, THE PILOT'S SELF-INDUCED PRESSURE TO CONDUCT THE FLIGHT, AND THE EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.

Jan 05, 1993 SCAMMON BAY, AK N7373U Minor substantial THE PILOTS FAILURE TO FOLLOW VFR PROCEDURES. A FACTOR WAS THE WHITEOUT SNOW CONDITION.
Nov 11, 1992 EKWOK, AK N9237M Serious (2) substantial
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOTS IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNIN…

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOTS IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, HER INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND THE FOG AND ICING CONDITIONS.

Nov 06, 1992 MONTAGUE ISLAND, AK N1686U Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL VFR DEPARTURE INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND THE COMPANY CHIEF PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXERCISE ADEQUATE SUPERVISIO…

THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL VFR DEPARTURE INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND THE COMPANY CHIEF PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXERCISE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aug 08, 1992 ST. MICHAEL, AK N9970M Minor substantial
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN, AND THE LOW CEILING WEAT…

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN, AND THE LOW CEILING WEATHER CONDITION.

Aug 06, 1992 FUNTER PASS, AK N94AK Serious (2) substantial THE PILOTS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND HIS INADVERTENT VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CLOUDS.
Aug 04, 1992 PILOT STATION, AK N70364 Incident substantial THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED CAUSES, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Jul 29, 1992 YAKUTAT, AK N7ME Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT ELECTED TO FLY AN IMPROPER ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE PILOTS ATTEMPT TO FLY VFR INTO IMC CONDITIONS, AND THE OBSCURED WEATHER.
Jul 20, 1992 DILLINGHAM, AK N9975M Incident substantial
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO SECURE A LOOSE …

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO SECURE A LOOSE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

Jun 19, 1992 QUINHAGAK, AK N23CF Incident substantial
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO TOTAL OIL LOSS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SEPARATION OF THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER FROM THE OIL PUMP DUE TO IMPROPER MA…

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO TOTAL OIL LOSS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SEPARATION OF THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER FROM THE OIL PUMP DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND NON ADHERENCE TO RECOMMENDED DIRECTIVES BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO MAKE THE FORCED LANDING.

Feb 28, 1992 QUINHAGAK, AK N6312H Incident substantial THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO MAKE THE FORCED LANDING.
Jan 15, 1992 PORT MOLLER, AK N70076 Incident minor
THE ICY AND SNOW COVERED CONDITION OF THE RUNWAY SURFACE AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY NOT SURVEYING THE SURFACE OF…

THE ICY AND SNOW COVERED CONDITION OF THE RUNWAY SURFACE AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY NOT SURVEYING THE SURFACE OF THE ENTIRE RUNWAY.

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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