# NTSB investigations: Cessna 207A

A list on [Cessna 207A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-207a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 4 · 188 investigations

- [NTSB ANC24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA043.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2024 · N9651M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper short-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC23LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA019.md): Cessna 207 · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2023 · N9996M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind on an ice-covered runway, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a snowbank. A factor was the check airman’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ERA22LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA358.md): Cessna 207 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2022 · N6908M · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and correct improper rudder control system alignment, the resulting interference with the pulley’s rotation, and the accelerated corrosion and wear of the control cable, which ultimately led to its failure in flight.
- [NTSB ANC22LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA031.md): Cessna 207A · Pilot Station, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2022 · N73503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC22LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA007.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2021 · N9794M · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of an avionics wire harness over a fuel line, which resulted in chafing of the wire harness, arcing, and a subsequent fire.
- [NTSB CEN21LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA166.md): Cessna 207A · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2021 · N9177M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC20CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA037.md): Cessna 207 · Kwigillingok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2019 · N9728M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from an ice-covered runway with a strong crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC19CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA003.md): Cessna 207 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2018 · N6492H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land at a nearby airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC18LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA064.md): Cessna 207 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2018 · N7379U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 2 cylinder and piston for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA17CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA388.md): Cessna 207 · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N9620M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA353.md): Cessna 207 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2017 · N207RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the nosewheel breaking and a subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB ANC15FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA049.md): Cessna 207A · Juneau, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N62AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate and continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of situational awareness and controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the company's failure to follow its…
- [NTSB ANC13CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA042.md): Cessna 207A · Newtok, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N9400M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while on approach in flat light conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC12CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA067.md): Cessna 207A · Kotlik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N2162C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during cruise flight at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A contributing factor was the pilot’s diverted attention to adjust the engine power.
- [NTSB ANC12CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA048.md): Cessna 207A · Platinum, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N9874M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently taxied the airplane into a ditch.
- [NTSB WPR12CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA194.md): Cessna 207A · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2012 · N207YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC12CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA019.md): Cessna 207A · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2012 · N800DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper identification of the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the snow covering the runway lights.
- [NTSB ANC12CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA016.md): Cessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2011 · N6480H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate icing, which resulted in structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC12LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA002.md): Cessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2011 · N6314H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane could not attain sufficient takeoff and climb performance and his improper decision to depart from an airport where night operations were prohibited.
- [NTSB ERA12FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA007.md): Cessna 207A · Matinicus Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N70437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ANC10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA083.md): Cessna 207A · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N9942M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of full power during a soft/wet field takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA017.md): Cessna 207A · Hoonah, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N39AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the aft cargo door was properly latched and locked prior to departure, which resulted in an in-flight opening of the aft cargo door and subsequent damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC08CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA123.md): Cessna 207 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N6426H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and runway conditions, and his improper decision to depart downwind, on a wet gravel runway, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and…
- [NTSB ANC08LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA111.md): Cessna 207A · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N17GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff on a short, wet runway with a heavily loaded airplane, and his failure to abort the takeoff before it became impracticable.
- [NTSB ANC08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA106.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N7380U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA106.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N9935M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC08CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA036.md): Cessna 207 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N7380U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC07LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA085.md): Cessna 207 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N73463 · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC07FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA013.md): Cessna 207A · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2007 · N9941M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the disintegration of engine bearings and the fracture of a connecting rod, which resulted in a ditching into ice covered ocean water. Factors contributing to the survivability of the accident were…
- [NTSB ANC07LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA014.md): Cessna 207 · Kipnuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2007 · N6470H · Substantial damage
  > 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…
- [NTSB ANC07LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA003.md): Cessna 207 · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N7336U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in an undershoot and in-flight collision with a river embankment. Factors contributing to the accident were reduced visibility due to rain and mist.
- [NTSB ANC05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA089.md): Cessna 207A · Excursion Inlet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N39AK · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA005.md): Cessna 207 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2004 · N5277J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ANC03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA091.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N6439H · Substantial damage
  > 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…
- [NTSB NYC03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA040.md): Cessna 207A · Put In Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2003 · N9945M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA066.md): Cessna 207 · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N7384U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in an undershoot, and subsequent collision with gravel terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA019.md): Cessna 207A · Kotlik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2002 · N7373U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper glide path to the runway during the final approach for a VFR landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA006.md): Cessna 207A · Kobuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N7384U · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA108.md): Cessna 207 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2001 · N562CT · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA099.md): Cessna 207 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2001 · N9794M · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA117.md): Cessna 207 · Kalskag, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N9973M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA070.md): Cessna 207A · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N6295H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01TA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01TA047.md): Cessna 207 · Mtn. Village, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N6476H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, snow showers, whiteout conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA031.md): Cessna 207 · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2001 · N7340U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA017.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N7336U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use all available runway. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, a short runway, a tailwind, and a slush-covered runway.
- [NTSB LAX00FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA347.md): Cessna 207A · Valle, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N9439M · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance and adjustment of the engine magnetos resulting in a loss of optimum performance during a critical takeoff that required peak engine performance.
- [NTSB ANC00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA115.md): Cessna 207 · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N9874M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, rough, runway. Factors were the crosswind, the pilot's inexperience, the company's inadequate surveillance of their operation, and dispatch of an inexperienced pilot to the unsuitable airport.
- [NTSB ANC00LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA116.md): Cessna 207A · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N1824Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, insufficient information about the landing strip from company personnel, inadequate oversight of the flight by company…
- [NTSB ANC00IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00IA083.md): Cessna 207A · Deadhorse, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N73100 · Minor damage
  > An in-flight fracture of the engine crankshaft propeller flange. A factor associated with the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate quality control standards.
- [NTSB ANC00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA035.md): Cessna 207 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N75703 · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the number two piston. A factor in this accident was the subsequent metal fouling of the spark plugs, which resulted in total loss of engine power.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073605', '2073604')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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