Cessna 208 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 332 events recorded from 1985 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2010 | Felipe Carrillo Puerto, MX | XA-TWK | Fatal (9) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 2010 | Phoenix, AZ | N992FE | Incident | — | The Cessna 208 pilot’s failure to identify the correct landing runway. |
| 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. |
| Aug 26, 2009 | La Tortuga, VE | YV1182 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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 17, 2009 | Canaima, VE | YV1181 | Fatal (1) | substantial | None. |
| 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. |
| Dec 07, 2008 | Homestead, FL | N9639F | Minor | substantial |
The inadvertent deployment of the reserve parachute, resulting in the skydiver being prematurely pulled from the airplane and striking the horizontal …The inadvertent deployment of the reserve parachute, resulting in the skydiver being prematurely pulled from the airplane and striking the horizontal stabilizer. |
| Oct 08, 2008 | Bethel, AK | N411GV | Minor | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance/distance from each other at the taxiway intersection to avoid a collision. Contributing to t…The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance/distance from each other at the taxiway intersection to avoid a collision. Contributing to the accident was a lack of clear and concise instruction to either airplane by the ground controller to preclude them from entering the taxiway intersection at the same time. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Jan 15, 2008 | Bethel, AK | N454SF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, blowing snow and flat lighting condit…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, blowing snow and flat lighting conditions. |
| Dec 20, 2007 | Chub Cay, BF | N954PA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 18, 2007 | Bethel, AK | N5187B | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adequately remove frost contamination from the airplane, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terr…The pilot's failure to adequately remove frost contamination from the airplane, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain during an emergency landing after takeoff. |
| 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. |
| Nov 05, 2007 | Culiacan, MX | XA-UBC | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Sep 11, 2007 | Port-au-Prince, HA | HH-CAW | Serious (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |