Cessna 336 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 12 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

12

All Events

6

Incidents

0

Minor

2

Serious

4

Fatal (11 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 14, 2024 Savannah, GA N336LV Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 2022 Porterville, CA N3835U Fatal (1) destroyed
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevato…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevator and elevator counterweight and the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control.

Jul 03, 2014 Mobile, AL N3804U Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning during which he did not ensure that there was adequate fuel in the main tanks for the flight, which res…

The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning during which he did not ensure that there was adequate fuel in the main tanks for the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

Sep 15, 2004 Magee, MS N3832U Fatal (4) destroyed
The student pilot/ airplane owner's lack of training in night operations, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, an uncontrolled…

The student pilot/ airplane owner's lack of training in night operations, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.

Aug 06, 2001 Palmdale, CA N3838U Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the primer controls, resulting in excessive fuel flow, spark plug fouling, and loss of engine power in …

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the primer controls, resulting in excessive fuel flow, spark plug fouling, and loss of engine power in the aft engine.

Nov 15, 1991 BIG BEAR CITY, CA N3848U Fatal (5) destroyed
1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY EVALUATING THE WEATHER, AND 2) THE PILOT MAKING THE INFLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. FA…

1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY EVALUATING THE WEATHER, AND 2) THE PILOT MAKING THE INFLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE 1) THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO SEE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN DUE TO THE AMBIENT LIGHT CONDITIONS AND OBSCURATIONS, AND 2) THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT FLYING EXPERIENCE.

Dec 17, 1986 VERO BEACH, FL N1SN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1985 ANCHORAGE, AK N1716Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 24, 1984 HOGANSBURG, NY N1711Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1983 KENAI, AK N24T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 16, 1983 KEY LARGO, FL N1737Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 16, 1982 ANCHORAGE, AK N3849W Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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