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 26, 2012 | Statesboro, GA | N127AR | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 18, 2012 | Raeford, NC | N80GE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land in a grassy area next to a paved runway, which resulted in impact with a ditch and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Aug 06, 2012 | Chula Vista, CA | N9727F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to arrest the aircraft's sink rate on short final, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 27, 2011 | El Paso, TX | N208TF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind. |
| Mar 10, 2011 | Bakersfield, CA | N930FE | Incident | substantial |
The malfunction of a master brake cylinder, which resulted in a loss of braking action and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with t…The malfunction of a master brake cylinder, which resulted in a loss of braking action and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with three vehicles during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inappropriate design and manufacture of the master brake cylinders. |
| Jan 21, 2011 | Rio Branco, BR | PR-RMI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 06, 2011 | Kipnuk, AK | N715HE | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land long on the icy snow-covered runway, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. |
| Feb 19, 2010 | Sacramento, CA | N892FE | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird while on final approach. |
| Feb 17, 2010 | Kwigillingok, AK | N207DR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with ice-contaminated wings in freezing rain and mist, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Dec 03, 2009 | Rome, NY | N701FX | Incident | — | The operator's inadequate engine wash intervals, which resulted in compressor turbine blade sulphidation and subsequent turbine blade failure. |
| Oct 15, 2009 | Molokai, HI | N861MA | Incident | substantial | The failure of the ramp agent to use a tail stand. |
| Sep 15, 2009 | Sheffield, MA | N336DN | Incident | destroyed |
A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspee…A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspeed condition, with subsequent blade distress/release. |
| Apr 21, 2009 | Frederick, MD | N208JW | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the failure of one or more compressor turbine blades for an undetermined reason. |
| Apr 11, 2009 | Vientiane, Laos, LA | RDPL-34144 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 27, 2008 | Rock Springs, WY | N890FE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds. |
| Jun 01, 2008 | Greensburg, IN | N102VE | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power during the en route climb due to a compressor turbine failure as a result of blade creep. Also causal was the inadequa…The total loss of engine power during the en route climb due to a compressor turbine failure as a result of blade creep. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance performed by the airplane's owner. |
| May 10, 2008 | Ada, MI | N893FE | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 20, 2007 | Chub Cay, BF | N954PA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 2007 | Cross City, FL | N702PA | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fracture and separation of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contri…A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fracture and separation of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Mar 22, 2007 | Quepos, CS | TI-BBG | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 2006 | Riceboro, GA | N415GA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to achieve the proper takeoff distance on a short water runway resulting in an in-flight collision with a berm and a marshy area o…The pilot's failure to achieve the proper takeoff distance on a short water runway resulting in an in-flight collision with a berm and a marshy area on initial takeoff climb. |
| Apr 14, 2006 | El Alto, BL | CP-2413 | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 2006 | Floro, NO | LN-PBF | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 2005 | Brevig Mission, AK | N303GV | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground while taxiing. A factor in the acci…The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground while taxiing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind. |
| Dec 13, 2005 | Newtok, AK | N454SF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway, encountering snow, and the no…The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway, encountering snow, and the nose gear collapsing. Factors associated with the accident were the gusting wind and the icy runway. |