Cessna 208 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 332 events recorded from 1985 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 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 06, 1999 | BETHEL, AK | N5187B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to remove snow and airframe ice from the airplane. |
| Oct 14, 1999 | LAKE ERIE, CA | N1117G | Incident | substantial | 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. |
| Jan 20, 1998 | GRAND ISLAND, NE | N738FX | Incident | substantial |
ice build-up on the airplane's wings and empennage which led to an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the…ice build-up on the airplane's wings and empennage which led to an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into icing conditions, and the icing conditions. |
| Oct 20, 1997 | KASIGLUK, AK | N9304F | Incident | — |
inadequate inspection of the aileron by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aileron, which led to th…inadequate inspection of the aileron by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aileron, which led to the jamming of the left aileron due to loose balance weight retaining screws. |
| Jul 22, 1997 | NAKNEK, AK | N9481F | Incident | substantial |
The pilots decision to continue the landing into adverse weather conditions and failure to maintain runway alignmet. A factor was the rain shower whi…The pilots decision to continue the landing into adverse weather conditions and failure to maintain runway alignmet. A factor was the rain shower which resulted in reduced forward visibility. |
| Feb 14, 1997 | COVINGTON, KY | N922FE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane on the ILS glide slope, which resulted in a descent below the glide path, and the inadvertent in-flight c…The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane on the ILS glide slope, which resulted in a descent below the glide path, and the inadvertent in-flight collision with a utility pole. Contributing factors were sleet/snow, dark night conditions, and the pole. |
| Apr 24, 1996 | WASHINGTON, DC | N776FE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. Related factors were the wet runway and the gusty crosswind. |
| Dec 12, 1995 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N987FE | Incident | substantial |
the pilot was given an erroneous wind velocity due to a malfunctioning wind gauge in the control tower. Factors relating to the accident were: the hi…the pilot was given an erroneous wind velocity due to a malfunctioning wind gauge in the control tower. Factors relating to the accident were: the high/gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's improper evaluation of the actual wind condition. |
| Jun 28, 1995 | TALKEETNA, AK | N9825F | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING THE TURN. |
| Jan 02, 1995 | CRAIG, AK | N242SS | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SUN GLARE, THE PARTIALLY SUBMERGED LOG, AND THE SHA…THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SUN GLARE, THE PARTIALLY SUBMERGED LOG, AND THE SHALLOW FOG LAYER ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER (LANDING SURFACE). |
| Dec 15, 1994 | MEMPHIS, TN | N927FE | Incident | substantial |
THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT OF CESSNA 208, N927FE TO SEE DOUGLAS DC3, N24320, AS HE TAXIED TO TAKEOFF DUE TO INOPERATIVE TAIL NAVIGATION LIGHTS AND BEA…THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT OF CESSNA 208, N927FE TO SEE DOUGLAS DC3, N24320, AS HE TAXIED TO TAKEOFF DUE TO INOPERATIVE TAIL NAVIGATION LIGHTS AND BEACON LIGHTS ON THE DC3 AND DUE TO GLARE ON THE WET TAXIWAY. |
| Sep 01, 1994 | CAPE SABINE, AK | N9825F | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING, INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS, NOT FOLLOWING PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES, AND OVERCONFIDENCE …THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING, INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS, NOT FOLLOWING PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES, AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITIES, AND THE OPERATORS INADEQUATE SURVEILLANCE OF THE OPERATION. |
| Oct 02, 1993 | DFW AIRPORT, TX | N9762B | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR THE ISSUED SAFETY ADVISORY. |
| Aug 28, 1993 | LOS ANGELES, CA | N781FE | Incident | substantial | The inattention of the driver of a service truck to yield to aircraft and subsequent collision with the airplane as it crossed the service roadway. |
| Sep 03, 1991 | DILLINGHAM, AK | N9438F | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INATTENTIVE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE ENGINE OIL TUBE FILLER CAP RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF …THE PILOT'S INATTENTIVE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE ENGINE OIL TUBE FILLER CAP RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND OIL PRESSURE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ENGINE FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ON SOFT TERRAIN. |
| Jul 27, 1990 | RUIDOSO, NM | N105YV | Incident | substantial |
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE GAS PRODUCER AND POWER TURBINE ASSEMBLIES. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORC…ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE GAS PRODUCER AND POWER TURBINE ASSEMBLIES. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |