Cessna 208 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 332 events recorded from 1985 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2001 | Aurora, MN | N12712 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining the proper descent rate during the landing. Factors were the flap's popped circuit breaker, the pilot not verifying the fla…The pilot not maintaining the proper descent rate during the landing. Factors were the flap's popped circuit breaker, the pilot not verifying the flap's position, the glassy water, and the dock. |
| Jul 10, 2001 | La Paz, BL | CP-2395 | Serious (7) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 06, 2001 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | N812MA | Incident | destroyed | The undetermined malfunction of the propeller system. |
| May 05, 2001 | STEAMBOAT SPNGS, CO | N948FE | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
an inadvertent stall during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverte…an inadvertent stall during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted by an abnormal indication, conditions conducive to airframe icing, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation (icing conditions) in aircraft make/model. |
| Apr 28, 2001 | ROQUE PEREZ, AR | LV-WSC | Fatal (10) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 26, 2001 | Plattsburgh, NY | N974FE | Incident | substantial | The incorrect installation of the propeller reversing lever and carbon block assembly, which resulted in a loss of propeller thrust. |
| Jan 31, 2001 | KEY WEST, FL | N208KW | Incident | substantial |
The airplanes' inadvertent collision with a swell during a water landing near a ferry boat that resulted the overload failure of the rear float/strut …The airplanes' inadvertent collision with a swell during a water landing near a ferry boat that resulted the overload failure of the rear float/strut assembly. |
| Oct 09, 2000 | LUMMI ISLAND, WA | N941FE | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude above, or clearance with, trees. …The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude above, or clearance with, trees. Factors contributing to the accident included low ceilings, fog, the pilot's low-altitude flight, rising terrain, and trees. |
| Sep 23, 2000 | GREENVILLE, ME | N590TA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue his descent without visual contact with the runway, and his inattention to his altitude, in relati…The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue his descent without visual contact with the runway, and his inattention to his altitude, in relation to the airport elevation. |
| Sep 15, 2000 | Belleville, MI | N806BF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper securing of the cargo that led up to the cargo shift during takeoff roll. A factor was the cargo restraint failure. |
| Aug 26, 2000 | LA FORTUNA, CS | 1357 | Fatal (10) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 2000 | TESLIN LAKE, CA | CGMPB | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 2000 | NORTH PLATTE, NE | N1116Y | Incident | substantial | the pilot of the other airplane not maintaining clearance while taxiing. A factor was the dark night. |
| Mar 04, 2000 | HOLY CROSS, AK | N407GV | Incident | substantial | An in-flight separation of a main landing gear tire mud flap, and subsequent impact with the horizontal stabilizer. |
| Feb 03, 2000 | FILITHEYO, MV | 8QHIF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 20, 2000 | WARSAW, IN | N9457B | Incident | substantial |
the misjudged unsafe/hazardous condition by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the precautionary landing being performed by the pilot and the sn…the misjudged unsafe/hazardous condition by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the precautionary landing being performed by the pilot and the snow covered runway. Additional factors were the dark night, the snowing weather condition, the airport perimeter fence, and the railroad track. |
| Dec 23, 1999 | ADJUNTAS, PR | N1315A | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot continued flight into adverse weather conditions that included low ceiling and turbulence. Factors to the accident were trees. |
| Dec 06, 1999 | BETHEL, AK | N5187B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to remove snow and airframe ice from the airplane. |
| Nov 26, 1999 | NAIROBI, KE | 5YRAN | Fatal (4) | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 1999 | LAKE ERIE, CA | N1117G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 1999 | HILLSBOROUGH, NH | N193GE | Minor | destroyed | an inadequate auxiliary fuel tank installation which resulted in a leak of undetermined origin. |
| Jul 20, 1999 | BLUEFIELDS, NU | YNCED | Fatal (16) | — | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 1999 | CODY, WY | N980FE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to unfavorable winds conditions. |
| Nov 26, 1998 | HAMILTON, CA | N27MG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 26, 1998 | LAHAINA, HI | N860FE | Incident | substantial |
Structural failure of the main landing gear strut due to metallurgical fatigue. The fatigue cracks originated at an internal structural flaw placed i…Structural failure of the main landing gear strut due to metallurgical fatigue. The fatigue cracks originated at an internal structural flaw placed in the part during manufacture. |