Cessna 208 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 332 events recorded from 1985 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2013 | Saint Marys, AK | N12373 | Fatal (5) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to initiate a visual flight rules approach into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night and the flight coordinat…The pilot's decision to initiate a visual flight rules approach into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night and the flight coordinators' release of the flight without discussing the risks with the pilot, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of situational awareness and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the operator's inadequate procedures for operational control and flight release and its inadequate training and oversight of operational control personnel. Also contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to hold the operator accountable for correcting known operational deficiencies and ensuring compliance with its operational control procedures. |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Wailea, HI | N861MA | Incident | substantial |
Improper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted …Improper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted in a blade failure. |
| Oct 14, 2013 | Loreto, BCS, MX | XA-TXM | Fatal (14) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 2013 | Chicago, IL | N732MD | Incident | substantial |
The gate agent’s premature removal of the tailstand without confirming with the flight crew that it was safe to remove, which allowed the airplane to …The gate agent’s premature removal of the tailstand without confirming with the flight crew that it was safe to remove, which allowed the airplane to tilt backward when a passenger stood up and stepped toward the back of the airplane. |
| Jul 15, 2013 | Mathews Ridge, GY | 8R-AMS | Serious (12) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Pellston, MI | N1120N | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadvertent controlled descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was lack of visual reference due t…The pilot's inadvertent controlled descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was lack of visual reference due to night conditions. |
| Dec 03, 2012 | Mekoryuk, AK | N169LJ | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could …The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could not be determined due to secondary damage sustained to the fracture surface. |
| Nov 30, 2012 | Bryans Corner, OK | N1324G | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to fatigue cracking. |
| Nov 18, 2012 | Snow Lake, CA | C-GAGP | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Dec 17, 2011 | Mesquite, NV | N275PM | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| 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 |
| May 23, 2011 | Roraima, BR | PT-OSG | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Sep 05, 2010 | Pointe a Pitre, GP | F-OIXZ | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |