Cessna 337 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 122 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2005 | Mojave, CA | N3BZ | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's encounter with a downdraft or wind shear during takeoff the initial climb. |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Oakland, MD | N53548 | Serious (2) | destroyed | The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into the trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind. |
| Apr 13, 2005 | Ocala, FL | N463DA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. |
| Nov 16, 2004 | Drake, AZ | N133JW | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin. A fact…the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's performance of maneuvering flight at an altitude insufficient to allow for recovery from an accelerated stall. |
| Oct 29, 2004 | San Fernando, AR | LV-WHH | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 2004 | Bresso, IT | I-ATAR | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 2004 | Carson City, NV | N63BB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around that led to an inadvertent stall spin. |
| Jan 10, 2004 | Pastaza, EC | HC-CDV | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 06, 2003 | Las Cruces, NM | N8921M | Incident | substantial |
Lack of adequate power from the rear engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off. A contribu…Lack of adequate power from the rear engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off. A contributing factor to the accident was the low altitude. |
| Jun 21, 2002 | Big Bear City, CA | N2671S | Incident | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Dec 23, 2001 | Piura, PE | N24EG | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 2001 | St. George, UT | N337PM | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inability to access the available fuel supply. Contributing factors…total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inability to access the available fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate supervision of the refueling operation, and his intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment (no fuel selector valve handles or placards installed). |
| May 27, 2001 | Temecula, CA | N337GD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather while operating under visual flight rules, his failure to maintain a cruising altitude sufficient …The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather while operating under visual flight rules, his failure to maintain a cruising altitude sufficient to remain clear of power transmission wires, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout sufficient to see and avoid the power transmission wires. |
| May 18, 2001 | Paauilo, HI | N2479S | Incident | destroyed | A dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 20, 2001 | Quinton, VA | N20AK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in make and mode…The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in make and model. |
| Jul 13, 2000 | BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV | N3273D | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear, and his failure to follow the published before landing checklist concerning extension of the landing …Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear, and his failure to follow the published before landing checklist concerning extension of the landing gear. |
| Jul 11, 2000 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | N2574S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow the published go-around procedure. Factors were the pilot's improper evaluation of the wind conditions, and a tailwind. |
| Jul 01, 2000 | MARSHALL, AK | N63MR | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in equipment (an inoperable rear engine) and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the …The pilot's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in equipment (an inoperable rear engine) and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's improper retraction of the landing gear, his over confidence in the airplane's ability, and his impairment from an over-the-counter cold/allergy drug. |
| Feb 28, 2000 | PRNCE FREDERICK, MD | N53HS | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power on one engine. Factors in the accident were the pilot/owner'…was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power on one engine. Factors in the accident were the pilot/owner's failure to follow the published emergency procedure, his inadequate fuel management, and his intentional flight with known deficiencies which included an inoperative fuel quantity system. |
| Aug 15, 1999 | EDGEWOOD, NM | N99MH | Incident | substantial |
Breakage of the safety wire that secured the propeller control cable to the support bracket. Factors were the inability of the pilot to feather the p…Breakage of the safety wire that secured the propeller control cable to the support bracket. Factors were the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller or change propeller rpm, and rough, uneven, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Jul 11, 1999 | SELDOVIA, AK | N5499S | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 14, 1998 | LUFKIN, TX | N536RK | Minor | destroyed | The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 09, 1998 | NEW HUDSON, MI | N2655S | Serious (1) | substantial | the instructor pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor was the landing gear doors extended. |
| Jul 26, 1998 | JEANETTE, PA | N72326 | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's delay in applying the brakes during the landing rollout. |
| May 17, 1998 | MONTGOMERY, NY | N5471S | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot's improper decision to initiate a takeoff with the rear engine inoperative, which resulted in an airplane that could not climb sufficiently …the pilot's improper decision to initiate a takeoff with the rear engine inoperative, which resulted in an airplane that could not climb sufficiently to clear obstacles (trees). |