Cessna 208 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 332 events recorded from 1985 to 2026.

332

All Events

130

Incidents

47

Minor

28

Serious

115

Fatal (392 fatalities)

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
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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