Cessna 208 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 332 events recorded from 1985 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2005 | Unalakleet, AK | N1263Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing a low altitude maneuver. |
| Oct 19, 2005 | Round Rock, TX | N978FE | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. A contributing factor was the inadequate inspection of the engine driven …The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. A contributing factor was the inadequate inspection of the engine driven fuel pump. |
| Jul 22, 2005 | Globe, AZ | N717BT | Minor | substantial |
The fatigue failure of the compressor turbine stator vane, the liberation of vane material into the compressor turbine, and the total loss of engine p…The fatigue failure of the compressor turbine stator vane, the liberation of vane material into the compressor turbine, and the total loss of engine power. Also causal was the operator's failure to inspect the compressor turbine vane during fuel nozzle checks. |
| Jan 31, 2005 | Helsinki, FI | SE-KYH | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Colquiri, BL | CP2412 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 21, 2004 | Kalaupapa, HI | N302PW | Minor | — |
An in-flight encounter with turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a minor injury to a passenger. On February 7, 2006, this occurrence …An in-flight encounter with turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a minor injury to a passenger. On February 7, 2006, this occurrence was reclassified from an accident to an incident and this narrative was modified. |
| Mar 07, 2004 | Celaya, MX | XA-TBJ | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 03, 2003 | Bahia Ballena, CS | HP 1403APP | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 15, 2003 | New Russia, OH | N208AD | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor wa…The pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor was the failure of the fuel selector warning horn. |
| Mar 19, 2003 | Saginaw, MI | N1114N | Minor | minor | Failure of the engine bleed air pressure regulator. A contributing factor was the anti-chaffing tape on the air supply line. |
| Mar 02, 2003 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N205BA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground, resulting…The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground, resulting in a collision with snow and ice covered terrain during the final approach phase of a VFR landing. Factors in the accident were whiteout conditions and snow-covered terrain. |
| Feb 13, 2003 | Caqueta Province, CO | N1116G | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 25, 2002 | Waterville, ME | N8RQ | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from a snow-covered runway with a quartering tailwind. |
| 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. |
| Aug 13, 1999 | HILLSBOROUGH, NH | N193GE | Minor | destroyed | an inadequate auxiliary fuel tank installation which resulted in a leak of undetermined origin. |
| Jan 30, 1998 | PORT HEIDEN, AK | N9316F | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision resulting in airframe ice accumulation to the extent that degraded aircraft performance and insufficient air…The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision resulting in airframe ice accumulation to the extent that degraded aircraft performance and insufficient airspeed occurred followed by a stall. Contributing factors were freezing rain and icing conditions. |
| Mar 02, 1995 | ARDMORE, OK | N9448B | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE ICING CONDITIONS PREVAILING AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, AND THE PILOT'S…THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE ICING CONDITIONS PREVAILING AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, AND THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT DUE TO WINDSHIELD ICING. |
| Jan 18, 1995 | LUBBOCK, TX | N9461R | Minor | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE AIRFRAME PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. FACTORS WERE FREEZING RAIN THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THE PILOTS' INCOMPLETE PREFLIGHT…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE AIRFRAME PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. FACTORS WERE FREEZING RAIN THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THE PILOTS' INCOMPLETE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. |
| Aug 02, 1993 | KODIAK, AK | N9526F | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND DID NOT USE THE AIRPLANE CHECKLIST. A FACTOR WAS HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION TO OTHER MISSION RELATED ACTIVITIES. |
| Apr 27, 1989 | MT. ZION, IL | N9637F | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S POOR EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER INFORMATION GIVEN HIM …THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S POOR EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER INFORMATION GIVEN HIM BY THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS. |
| Dec 19, 1987 | BETHEL, AK | N9438F | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 1987 | BULVERDE, TX | N807LA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |