Cessna T207 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 52 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

52

All Events

20

Incidents

10

Minor

7

Serious

15

Fatal (40 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 24, 2000 GREEN BAY, WI N774EA Minor substantial the improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind shear.
Dec 24, 1999 BETHEL, AK N1864 Minor substantial The pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to flight, and an inadvertent stall/mush.
Mar 24, 1998 MONUMENT VALLEY, UT N73780 Serious (3) substantial
The engine's total power loss due to the induction air ducting separating because of inadequate maintenance by company personnel. Factors were the fa…

The engine's total power loss due to the induction air ducting separating because of inadequate maintenance by company personnel. Factors were the failure of the manufacturer to provide non-standard operating procedures in their airplane's information manual, and the failure of the FAA to require non-standard operating procedures in the manufacturer's airplane information manual; and the soft, sandy, unsuitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.

Mar 23, 1998 TOQUI, VE N2557P Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
May 16, 1997 MONUMENT VALLEY, UT N51SA Incident substantial
A horse entering the runway after the aircraft touched down. Factors included no fence installed around part of the airstrip, and remedial action not…

A horse entering the runway after the aircraft touched down. Factors included no fence installed around part of the airstrip, and remedial action not possible.

Sep 21, 1996 LITTLEFIELD, AZ N6468H Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during descent for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the dark night and mountain…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during descent for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the dark night and mountainous terrain.

Aug 23, 1995 SAN DIEGO, CA N91004 Serious (1) destroyed the pilot's improper fuel management and improper use of the fuel selector valve.
Jul 21, 1994 HAINES, AK CFHOI Incident substantial
FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THE AIRPLANE CHE…

FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THE AIRPLANE CHECKLIST FOR ENGINE FAILURE.

Jul 09, 1994 KENAI, AK N91056 Serious (1) substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND NOT ATTAINING THE …

THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AT THE SUITABLE LANDING STRIP.

Jun 09, 1994 BANNING, CA N6383H Fatal (3) destroyed THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. THE HAZE WAS A FACTOR.
Nov 19, 1992 ELK CITY, ID N6257H Fatal (3) substantial
THE PILOT'S CONTINUATION OF A VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS INCLUDE BECOMING LOST, DISORIENTED, FALLING SNOW, AND MOUN…

THE PILOT'S CONTINUATION OF A VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS INCLUDE BECOMING LOST, DISORIENTED, FALLING SNOW, AND MOUNTAINOUS, HILLY TERRAIN.

Mar 16, 1991 LAS VEGAS, NV N75841 Incident substantial
FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO FUEL SIPHONING IN FLIGHT FROM AN UNSECURED FILLER CAP. THE INACCURATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WAS AL…

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO FUEL SIPHONING IN FLIGHT FROM AN UNSECURED FILLER CAP. THE INACCURATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WAS ALSO CAUSAL IN THIS ACCIDENT.

Jun 17, 1990 GRAND CANYON, AZ N73204 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF CLEARANCE FROM A PARKED AIRCRAFT WHILE TAXIING.
Apr 13, 1990 GRAND CANYON, AZ N91081 Serious (7) destroyed
IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE TURBO-CHARGER ABSOLUTE PRESSURE CONTROLLER, AND IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF THE POWER PLANT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT DURING THE G…

IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE TURBO-CHARGER ABSOLUTE PRESSURE CONTROLLER, AND IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF THE POWER PLANT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT DURING THE GO-AROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF COMPANY MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY TRAIN THE PILOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED COMPANY TRAINING PROGRAM, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TURBO-CHARGED ENGINE OPERATIONS.

Feb 22, 1990 HUNGRY HORSE, MT N91146 Minor destroyed
FAILURE OF THE #4 CONNECTING ROD. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDI…

FAILURE OF THE #4 CONNECTING ROD. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Oct 10, 1989 GRAND CANYON, AZ N7602U Serious (3) destroyed
THE INFLIGHT FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S POWERPLANT AS A RESULT METAL FATIGUE WHICH ALLOWED THE CRANKSHAFT TO FRACTURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS…

THE INFLIGHT FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S POWERPLANT AS A RESULT METAL FATIGUE WHICH ALLOWED THE CRANKSHAFT TO FRACTURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN OF THE GRAND CANYON WHICH DID NOT ALLOW A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.

Jan 17, 1989 PAGE, AZ N6347H Incident substantial
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT (FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OBSTRUCTION). FACTORS RELATED TO TH…

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT (FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OBSTRUCTION). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE BIRDS, THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE MANEUVER, AND THE TRANSMISSION LINE.

Jul 03, 1988 PETROS, TN N1724U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1986 FRENCHGLEN, OR N73569 Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1986 WHITMORE, AZ N6484H Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 25, 1986 LONGMONT, CO N6385H Incident minor Investigation pending
Oct 18, 1984 SEDONA, AZ N6262H Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1984 MEXICAN HAT, UT N75870 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 07, 1984 ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL N73180 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 09, 1982 RIVERSIDE, CA N7349U Minor 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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