Cessna 207 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 270 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 1997 | ALAKANUK, AK | N707FY | Incident | substantial | the pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's fuel which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Dec 10, 1997 | FRUITA, CO | N91002 | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons . |
| Sep 26, 1997 | TWIN HILLS, AK | N9984M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the a…Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were downdraft conditions, mountainous/hilly terrain, and the use of over-the-counter medications. |
| Sep 07, 1997 | BETHEL, AK | N7318U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, crosswind conditions, and rough/uneven terrain…The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, crosswind conditions, and rough/uneven terrain. |
| Jun 28, 1997 | NOME, AK | N207SP | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenn…The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower). Factors in the accident were low ceilings and visibility, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area. |
| May 18, 1997 | ROCHE HARBOR, WA | N7405 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate remedial action upon encountering a downdraft on final approach. The downdraft was a factor. |
| Apr 23, 1997 | MINTO, AK | N1785U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in an unlatched door opening in-flight. |
| Apr 03, 1997 | TELLER, AK | N6299H | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors related to the accide…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: a crosswind, a downdraft, the pilot's delayed go-around, improper raising of the flaps, and inadvertent touchdown during the attempt to go around. |
| Mar 27, 1997 | GRAYLING, AK | N1747U | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to a fractured connecting rod bolt, which was precipitated by fatigue. A factor associated with the accident was…The partial loss of engine power due to a fractured connecting rod bolt, which was precipitated by fatigue. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain in the emergency landing site. |
| Mar 25, 1997 | NUNAPITCHUK, AK | N800GA | Fatal (2) | destroyed | inadequate visual look-out by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's airplanes. |
| Feb 22, 1997 | CHEVAK, AK | N7389U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach to land, and …the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach to land, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the flat/white-out lighting condition. |
| Jan 17, 1997 | TUNUNAK, AK | N9603M | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain…the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Factors associated with the accident were: low ceiling, fog, rising terrain, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. |
| Sep 03, 1996 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N7396U | Incident | substantial | an in-flight encouter with bird(s)/geese, which resulted in a bird strike. |
| Jun 04, 1996 | AKIACHAK, AK | N91052 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswinds and the …The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswinds and the short runway. |
| Apr 17, 1996 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N6282H | Serious (1) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above terrain, after becoming spatially disoriented, while maneuvering after takeoff. …failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above terrain, after becoming spatially disoriented, while maneuvering after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: fog, snow, partial obscuration, 'flat' conditions of light, and the lack of a distinct horizon over ice/snow covered terrain. |
| Feb 20, 1996 | SAN JOSE, CS | TIAGP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 16, 1995 | NEWTOK, AK | N755AB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty cr…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds. |
| Nov 18, 1995 | ANIAK, AK | N70076 | Incident | substantial |
fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A f…fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. |
| Nov 03, 1995 | TOKSOOK BAY, AK | N88BC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, improper use of the flaps, and inadequate removal of snow/frost from the wings of the airplane. An upslopin…The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, improper use of the flaps, and inadequate removal of snow/frost from the wings of the airplane. An upsloping runway and snow conditions were factors in the accident. |
| Jul 23, 1995 | SHISHMAREF, AK | N75738 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE DOWNDRAFT. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE SHORT, UPHILL RUNWAY, AND DOWNDRAFTS. |
| Apr 26, 1995 | OLD HARBOR, AK | N1769U | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. THE WHITEOUT CONDITION WAS A FACTOR. |
| Mar 20, 1995 | BETHEL, AK | N1719U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS AND A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS 'WHITEOUT' WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Mar 10, 1995 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N6478H | Serious (3) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR) FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC). FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE FOG AND LOW CEIL…THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR) FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC). FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE FOG AND LOW CEILINGS, AND A FAILURE OF THE OPERATOR TO FOLLOW THEIR PROCEDURES SPECIFIED IN THE COMPANY OPERATIONS MANUAL. |
| Feb 25, 1995 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N6479H | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's decision to enter a box canyon area at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's lack of mountain flying experien…the pilot's decision to enter a box canyon area at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's lack of mountain flying experience was a factor in this accident. |
| Jan 04, 1995 | AKIAK, AK | N73467 | Incident | substantial |
A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS AND A LACK OF A LOCAL NOTAM TO REPORT THE RUNWAY CONDIT…A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS AND A LACK OF A LOCAL NOTAM TO REPORT THE RUNWAY CONDITION BY LOCAL MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |