Cessna 207 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 270 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

270

All Events

151

Incidents

48

Minor

24

Serious

46

Fatal (104 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 18, 2008 Bethel, AK N7380U Incident substantial
The pilot of the other airplane's excessive taxi speed while taxiing to the runway, and his failure to see the stopped airplane ahead of him in time t…

The pilot of the other airplane's excessive taxi speed while taxiing to the runway, and his failure to see the stopped airplane ahead of him in time to avoid a collision.

Jul 29, 2008 Quinhagak, AK N9952M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
Jun 10, 2008 Page, AZ N9100D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and the high density altitude conditions.

Feb 07, 2008 Chefornak, AK N7380U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown.
Aug 17, 2007 Fairbanks, AK N73463 Incident substantial
The loss of engine power in cruise flight due to a lack of sufficient oil. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight d…

The loss of engine power in cruise flight due to a lack of sufficient oil. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight after noting a loss of oil pressure.

Jan 07, 2007 Kipnuk, AK N6470H Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm with the left …

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm with the left main landing gear, and subsequent damage to the right wing. Factors contributing to the accident were dark night lighting conditions, and a snow berm along the edge of the runway.

May 15, 2006 AKIACHAK, AK N91099 Incident substantial
The failure of the driver of an all terrain vehicle to maintain adequate visual lookout while maneuvering on the ramp, which resulted in a collision w…

The failure of the driver of an all terrain vehicle to maintain adequate visual lookout while maneuvering on the ramp, which resulted in a collision with the parked accident airplane's elevator.

Sep 02, 2005 Kotzebue, AK N9964M Incident substantial The failure of the nose gear steering mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent encounter with the runway.
Jul 03, 2005 Bethel, AK N48CF Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane's wing.
Jul 03, 2005 Excursion Inlet, AK N39AK Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing when it struc…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing when it struck the building.

Oct 11, 2004 Chefornak, AK N5277J Incident substantial The in-flight collision with a bird while on final approach to land.
Aug 08, 2003 Bethel, AK N6439H Incident substantial
A complete loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the shifting of a main crankshaft bearing that produced a fatigue failure of the crankshaf…

A complete loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the shifting of a main crankshaft bearing that produced a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing, which resulted in a nose over .

Apr 05, 2003 ANIAK, AK N207SE Incident substantial
The pilot's improper fuel management, and subsequent fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terra…

The pilot's improper fuel management, and subsequent fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

Sep 15, 2002 CIRCLE, AK N207DG Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate wind evaluation during takeoff resulting in a downwind takeoff and subsequent overrun during an aborted takeoff. Factors in th…

The pilot's inadequate wind evaluation during takeoff resulting in a downwind takeoff and subsequent overrun during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were a tailwind and the pilot's failure to verify the selected flap setting.

Jun 30, 2002 CHEVAK, AK N7384U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in an undershoot, and subsequent collision with gravel terrain.
Mar 01, 2002 KOTLIK, AK N7373U Incident substantial The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper glide path to the runway during the final approach for a VFR landing.
Oct 23, 2001 KOBUK, AK N7384U Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent collision with a tree. A facto…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent collision with a tree. A factor was the presence of trees along the runway.

Aug 13, 2001 Akiachak, AK N562CT Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of a the wrong runway, which resulted in a tailwind for the takeoff attempt. Factors associated with the accident are a short t…

The pilot's selection of a the wrong runway, which resulted in a tailwind for the takeoff attempt. Factors associated with the accident are a short takeoff area, a tailwind, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.

Aug 03, 2001 Healy, AK N9794M Incident substantial
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions after becoming lost/disoriented. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, a blind/bo…

The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions after becoming lost/disoriented. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, a blind/box canyon, low clouds, and rain.

Jul 25, 2001 Kalskag, AK N9973M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object during the initial climb after takeoff.
Jul 18, 2001 Pilot Point, AK N100PC Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and failure to maintain clearance. A factor associated with the accident was a vehicle mounted g…

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and failure to maintain clearance. A factor associated with the accident was a vehicle mounted gantry.

May 18, 2001 Quinhagak, AK N917AC Incident minor An in-flight fracture of the engine crankshaft during descent, precipitated by restricted oil flow through an internal engine oil passage/port.
Apr 26, 2001 Deadhorse, AK N6295H Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and snow-cover…

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and snow-covered terrain.

Apr 25, 2001 Kongiganak, AK N1750U Incident substantial The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for taxi. A factor associated with the accident was a rough/uneven taxiway.
Jan 19, 2001 KONGIGANAK, AK N7340U Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
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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