# Cessna 500 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2076602 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 500 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 8 - Data sheet: TCDS A22CE - Registered aircraft: 62 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026 - [AD 2025-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-01): Air Data Computer · Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (Arrow STC SR09595RC or ST01523WI). Effective May 15, 2025 - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2015-17-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-12): Air conditioning · Freon air conditioning system (Textron STC SA3849SW or 3 others). Effective Sep 29, 2015 - [AD 2013-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-09-11): Air Conditioning · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 5 more. Effective Jul 5, 2013 - [AD 2007-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-17): Wires for the positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles. · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 5 more. Effective Jul 6, 2007 - [AD 2006-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-06-03): Airplane flight manual (AFM) · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 3 more. Effective Apr 20, 2006 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2004-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-15): TAWS8000 terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS) · Cessna 421, 500, 501 and 18 more. Effective Jun 7, 2004 - [AD 2004-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-05): Brake Stator Disks · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective Jun 2, 2004 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998 - [AD 98-04-38](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-38): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 2 more. Effective Mar 25, 1998 - [AD 95-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-10): Outflow/Safety Valve · Cessna 441, 500, 550 and 1 more. Effective Jan 22, 1996 - [AD 94-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-19-06): Crew Oxygen Masks · 328 Support Services 328-100, 328-300, 500 and 17 more. Effective Oct 6, 1994 - [AD 93-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-05-15): Thrust Reverser Throttle Load Limiter · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 4 more. Effective Apr 23, 1993 - [AD 80-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-09-09): Dual Flight Director Installation · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective May 12, 1980 - [AD 79-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-12-06): Upper & Lower Spar Cap Stems · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective Apr 10, 1980 - [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 73-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-26-09): Flight Compartment Side Windows · Cessna 500. Effective Oct 9, 1974 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2006-04-10 ## NTSB investigations (34, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA17FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA135), Mar 24, 2017: Cessna 500 (N8DX), Marietta, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manually flying the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.… - [NTSB CEN17LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA047), Dec 5, 2016: Cessna Citation 500 (N332SE), Gunnison, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach and his inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane… - [NTSB GAA16CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA454), Aug 13, 2016: Cessna 500 (N70SW), Fort Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot's failure to ensure that the brake was fully engaged and his subsequent failure to notice that his airplane was rolling forward, which resulted in it hitting another airplane. - [NTSB ERA14LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA159), Mar 16, 2014: Cessna 500 (N125DS), Zephyrhills, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning and improper selection of runway 36 for landing, which resulted in a significant quartering tailwind during the landing, exceedance of the airplane's braking… - [NTSB CEN14FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA009), Oct 18, 2013: Cessna 500 (N610ED), Derby, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorientation while maneuvering in instrument flight… - [NTSB DFW08MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08MA076), Mar 4, 2008: Cessna 500 (N113SH), Oklahoma City, OK, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: Airplane wing-structure damage sustained during impact with one or more large birds (American white pelicans), which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI07FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA187), Jun 30, 2007: Cessna 500 (N771HR), Conway, AR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing. Contributing to the accident was the standing water on the runway. - [NTSB NYC07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA081), Mar 17, 2007: Cessna 500 (N511AT), Beverly, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate guidance and procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer regarding operation of the pneumatic de-icing boots. Also causal was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate… - [NTSB ATL06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA041), Feb 1, 2006: Cessna 500 (N814ER), Burnsville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB DFW06FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA019), Nov 5, 2005: Cessna 500 (N505K), Houston, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing factors were the unsecured passenger door and the pilot's diverted attention. All 34: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (70, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20170324002459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170324002459A), Mar 24, 2017: Cessna 500 (N8DX), Marietta, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The private pilot, sole occupant, was fatally injured. The aircraft was registered to a private company and operated by the pilot. An instrument flight rules… - [Accident 20161204016719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161204016719A), Dec 4, 2016: Cessna 500 (N332SE), Gunnison, CO, Substantial damage. On 12/4/16 aircraft diverted to Gunnison-Crested Butte airport after reporting low on fuel. Aircraft landed hard. Left main landing gear and nose landing gear… - [Incident 20141110019759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141110019759I), Nov 10, 2014: Cessna 500 (N243SH), Jeffersonville, IN, Minor damage. On November 10, 2014, at approximately 1525 eastern standard time, Cessna CE-500, N243SH, was cleared for takeoff on runway 15 at louisville, KY (klou). Just… - [Accident 20140316004309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140316004309A), Mar 16, 2014: Cessna 500 (N125DS), Zephyrhills, FL, Substantial damage. On March 16, 2014, a Cessna 500, N125DS, registered to jj aeronautics, inc. landed on runway 36 at Zephyrhills Florida (zph) and ran off the end of the runway.… - [Incident 20131119023139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131119023139I), Nov 19, 2013: Cessna 500 (N891CA), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. On November 19, 2013 at approximatley 01:17 EDT, N981CA, a Cessna 500 was on a departure roll at Tampa International Airport when it experienced multiple bird… - [Incident 20120626011939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120626011939I), Jun 26, 2012: Cessna 500 (N155MK), Sugarland, TX, No damage. Aircraft landed at Sugarland airport and during roll out the tower told crew it appeared they blew a tire. Pilot stated he was able to maintain directional… - [Incident 20100929047819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100929047819I), Sep 29, 2010: Cessna 500 (N712MB), Millville, NJ, Minor damage. Instructor and student pilot were unfamiliar with the Millville airport taxiways. After landing, they became disorientated while taxing to find the FBO. Pilots… - [Incident 20100828044429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100828044429I), Aug 28, 2010: Cessna 500 (N28AR), Broomfield, CO, Minor damage. On August 28, 2010, at 0958 MDT, a Cessna citation model 500 N28AR, struck a parked car on the ramp area at bjc (jefferson county airport) the aircraft and car… - [Incident 20080618840189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080618840189I), Jun 18, 2008: Cessna 500CESSNA (N98Q), Bullhead City, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) New brakes installed on aircrft. Owner performed high-speed taxi to break them in. The owner tapped on the brakes three times, causing them to get to hot… - [Accident 20080304847819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080304847819A), Mar 4, 2008: Cessna 500CESSNA (N113SH), Oklahoma City, OK, Destroyed, 5 fatal. (-23) At approximately 3,000 feet MSL, the aircraft passed through a flock of birds (later to be identified as American white pelicans) during its initial… All 70: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 62, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500/aircraft - ads: 25, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500/ads - incidents: 70, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.