Socata TBM 700 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 46 events recorded from 1998 to 2026.

46

All Events

19

Incidents

6

Minor

1

Serious

20

Fatal (49 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 05, 2026 Crockett, TX N313BP Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 24, 2025 Monroe, WI N700PT Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 13, 2025 Dartmouth, MA N111RF Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 28, 2025 Alpine, WY N101NX Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 11, 2025 Kalispell, MT N860CA Incident destroyed The pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and impact with terrain.
Jan 14, 2025 Wilmington, NC N417KG Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a wing strike.
Nov 26, 2023 Ludington, MI N850JH Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot’s decision to take off with ice/snow contamination on the airplane’s wings, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Jun 17, 2023 Narsarsuaq, GL N44WN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 11, 2022 Taylorville, IL N755ZR Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Sep 05, 2021 Magee, MS N700DQ Incident substantial The pilot exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
Aug 20, 2021 Urbana, OH N700DT Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to arrest the airplane’s left roll and rapid descent for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Dec 17, 2019 Visalia, CA N961GG Incident substantial The single-engine pilot's failure to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
Oct 03, 2019 Lansing, MI N700AQ Fatal (5) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, and hi…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, and his decision to operate the airplane outside of the approved weight and balance envelope.

Nov 02, 2018 Corvallis, OR N850TJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a wing strike.
Feb 18, 2018 Evanston, WY N700VX Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
Aug 14, 2017 Zemyo, JA N702AV Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 29, 2015 Milwaukee, WI N425KJ Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's improper pitch control during the landing, which resulted in the propeller striking the runway, and his failure to maintain adequate airsp…

The pilot's improper pitch control during the landing, which resulted in the propeller striking the runway, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the subsequent go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.

Oct 05, 2014 Fayetteville, GA N536EM Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s inadvertent deactivation of the yaw damper in flight, which resulted in a prolonged side-slip condition that led to fuel starvation and th…

The pilot’s inadvertent deactivation of the yaw damper in flight, which resulted in a prolonged side-slip condition that led to fuel starvation and the eventual total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to attempt to restart the engine.

Sep 05, 2014 Caribbean Sea, UN N900KN Fatal (2) destroyed
The design of the cabin pressurization system, which made it prone to unnecessary shutdown, combined with a checklist design that prioritized troubles…

The design of the cabin pressurization system, which made it prone to unnecessary shutdown, combined with a checklist design that prioritized troubleshooting over ensuring that the pilot was sufficiently protected from hypoxia. This resulted in a loss of cabin pressure that rendered the pilot and passenger unconscious during cruise flight and eventually led to an in-flight loss of power due to fuel exhaustion over the open ocean.

Aug 06, 2014 Saint Jean les Deux Jumeaux, FR N129AG Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 22, 2014 Ridgway, CO N702H Fatal (5) substantial
The pilot's loss of airplane control during an instrument approach procedure, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack an…

The pilot's loss of airplane control during an instrument approach procedure, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin.

Nov 19, 2013 Mouffy, FR N115KC Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 06, 2013 Sandy Valley, NV N751J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
Sep 07, 2012 Horseshoe Bay, TX N850ZM Incident substantial The off-centered right main landing gear ball joint, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing.
Feb 10, 2012 Madison, WI N850LM Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to ensure that ice and snow were removed from the airplane’s surfaces during the preflight inspection, which resulted in an inadve…

The pilot’s failure to ensure that ice and snow were removed from the airplane’s surfaces during the preflight inspection, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall after takeoff and loss of control of the airplane.

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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