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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mar 01, 2010 Gaithersburg, MD N700ZR Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing a go-around.
Jan 26, 2010 Memphis, TN N850VM Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Aug 29, 2009 Ann Arbor, MI N715V Incident substantial The pilot's hard landing during gusty wind conditions.
Dec 23, 2008 Clovis, NM N70LR Incident substantial The pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.
Feb 04, 2006 Canton, OH N755PG Incident substantial The pilot failed to flare the airplane properly.
Dec 06, 2003 Reading, PA N700QD Incident substantial
The pilot's improper decision to not apply de-icing fluid to the wings prior to takeoff, which resulted in snow/ice contamination on the of the wings,…

The pilot's improper decision to not apply de-icing fluid to the wings prior to takeoff, which resulted in snow/ice contamination on the of the wings, a stall mush, and a forced landing in an open field.
Feb 15, 2003 Aspen, CO N700GJ Incident substantial
the dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Contributing factors include the tai…

the dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Contributing factors include the tailwind and the turbulence.
May 13, 2002 Moulins, FR N700AR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 13, 1999 WINCHESTER, VA N700SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing on the runway.
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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