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
Nov 06, 2012 Wichita, KS N793FE Fatal (1) substantial The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue.
Jul 09, 2012 Sao Paulo, BR PT-OQR Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 28, 2012 Manaus, BR PT-PTB Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 14, 2011 Xakanaka, BC A2-AKD Fatal (9) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2011 Utsigi Point, NT, CA C-GATV Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2011 Wamean, West Papua, ID PK-VVE Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 13, 2010 Felipe Carrillo Puerto, MX XA-TWK Fatal (9) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 17, 2009 Canaima, VE YV1181 Fatal (1) substantial None.
Aug 24, 2008 Zacapa, GT TG-JCS Fatal (11) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 07, 2008 La Junta, CI CC-CTR Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 05, 2007 Columbus, OH N28MG Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and collision avoidance with terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were…

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and collision avoidance with terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the low cloud ceiling and night conditions.

Oct 08, 2007 Naches, WA N430A Fatal (10) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's im…

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impaired physiological state due to hypoxia, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation, and his attempted flight into areas of known adverse weather. Also contributing were the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions that included clouds, turbulence, and dark night conditions.

Jul 05, 2007 Inverin, EI N208EC Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 30, 2006 Vilanculos, MZ ZS-POG Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 2006 Kasese, UG ZS-ADL Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 29, 2006 Oak Glen, CA N208WE Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneu…

The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, that led to a stall/spin.

Mar 24, 2006 Cuenca, EC HC-BXD Fatal (5) Investigation pending
Jan 22, 2006 Port Alberni, CA C-GRXZ Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 19, 2005 Moscow, RS P4-OIN Fatal (8) Investigation pending
Oct 06, 2005 Winnipeg, CA C-FEXS Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Jul 26, 2005 Cuilco, GT TG-APG Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 06, 2004 Bellevue, ID N25SA Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on approach for landing in icing conditions. Inadequate airspeed was a factor.
May 04, 2004 Chimanta Tepuy, VE YV-OCBL7 Fatal (7) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 29, 2003 Cody, WY N791FE Fatal (1) substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport, an inadvertent s…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport, an inadvertent stall, and the snow and icing conditions.

Dec 25, 2002 Manteo, NC N1122Y Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude, for undetermined reasons, while performing a NDB approach, resulting in the airplane…

The pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude, for undetermined reasons, while performing a NDB approach, resulting in the airplane crashing into water 1.5 miles from the airport. A factor in the accident was a cloud ceiling below the minimum descent altitude and low visibility.

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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