How many accidents has the Socata TB20 had?

The NTSB has recorded 9 events involving the Socata TB20: 3 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor injuries, and 4 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Socata TB20 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Socata TB20 has 9 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Socata TB20 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 2007 to 2020.

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Fatal (8 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 22, 2020	Simsbury, CT	N156BB	Incident	substantial	A runway excursion following an aborted takeoff in tailwind conditions.
Nov 17, 2018	Dinard Pleurtuit, FR	F-GKVZ	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 10, 2017	Annapolis, MD	N207GT	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the disconnection of the propeller governor control due to inadequate securenment during mainten… A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the disconnection of the propeller governor control due to inadequate securenment during maintenance.
Feb 25, 2017	Melbourne, FL	N2519T	Incident	substantial	Improper installation of the circlip within the nose gear strut, which resulted in the strut overextending in the wheel well and preventing the nose l… Improper installation of the circlip within the nose gear strut, which resulted in the strut overextending in the wheel well and preventing the nose landing gear from extending during landing.
Jan 16, 2016	Cuenca, Spain, SP	EC-ESK	Fatal (4)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Sep 05, 2012	Evora Aerodrome, PO	CS-DEH	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 24, 2009	Edwards, CA	N3052N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
Aug 27, 2009	Pavo, GA	N654GT	Fatal (2)	substantial	The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with embedded intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, and severe to extreme … The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with embedded intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, and severe to extreme turbulence, resulting in an in-flight separation of the left wing due to overstress.
Sep 22, 2007	Beatty, NV	N203AB	Serious (2)	substantial	The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's procedures during a go-around and subsequent loss of airplane control. A contributing factor to the … The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's procedures during a go-around and subsequent loss of airplane control. A contributing factor to the accident was the dark night.

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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