# NTSB investigations: Cessna 501 A list on [Cessna 501](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-501.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [NTSB ERA21FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA234.md): Cessna 501 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N66BK · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during climb due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN20LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA185.md): Cessna 501 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2020 · N501KM · Substantial damage > The malfunction of the left main landing gear down lock, which resulted in a gear collapse upon landing. - [NTSB ERA20FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA096.md): Cessna 501 · Fairmount, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 8, 2020 · N501RG · Substantial damage > The pilots’ loss of control in flight in freezing instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and the cumulative effects of task saturation. - [NTSB CEN16LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA197.md): Cessna 501 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N804ST · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use supplemental oxygen as required during high-altitude flight, which resulted in his loss of consciousness following a loss of cabin pressurization. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the air conditioning system's… - [NTSB CEN14WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA216.md): Cessna 501 · Trier-Föhren Airport, Germany · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 12, 2014 · N452TS · Destroyed > On January 12, 2014, approximately 1200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 501 Citation I SP airplane, US registration N452TS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain about 2.5 nautical miles from runway 22, Trier-Fohren Airport, Germany. The pilot,… - [NTSB CEN13FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA101.md): Cessna 501 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N212M · Substantial damage > A loss of airplane control due to an undetermined avionics malfunction and the pilots’ inattention, which resulted in excessive airframe forces during the unusual attitude recovery. The reason for the avionics malfunction could not be determined because… - [NTSB ERA12FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA225.md): Cessna 501 · Franklin, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N7700T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activation of only one thrust reverser, resulting in asymmetrical thrust. - [NTSB DFW08WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA240.md): Cessna 501 · Las Americas, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 2008 · N223LC · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA06LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA052.md): Cessna 501 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N501DR · Substantial damage > mechanical binding of the normal brake system, rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors were the improper overhaul, inadequate quality control procedures by the overhaul facility, and the rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA045.md): Cessna 501 · Carey, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N70FJ · Destroyed > Pilot incapacitation for unknown reasons. - [NTSB CHI01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA111.md): Cessna 501 · Ashwaubenon, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2001 · N405PC · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention while maneuvering after takeoff, the pilot's… - [NTSB ATL00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA050.md): Cessna 501 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N56LW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist that resulted in the delay of lowering the landing gear before touchdown. - [NTSB MIA95WA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA118.md): Cessna 501 · San Salvador, El Salvador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 24, 1995 · N120ES · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA001.md): Cessna 501 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1989 · N617CC · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his inability to flare the aircraft and/or recover from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were: crosswind, gusts, turbulence, downdraft, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind… - [NTSB MKC85FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA110.md): Cessna 501 · Harrison, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1985 · N10GE · Destroyed > At 2003 CDT, the flt was cleared for an ILS localizer apch to rwy 36 at the Harrison/boon county arpt. About 7 min later, the aircrew reported making a missed apch & the flt was cleared to the outer compass locator for another apch. The crew asked the… - [NTSB MKC83FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA019.md): Cessna 501 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1982 · N2627U · Substantial damage > A non-pilot mechanic employed at the manufacturer's facility took off in the acft. The acft was observed entering a very steep climb & appeared to stall. The nose was lowered & the acft turned left & entered a downwind leg to rwy 1R. It then turned onto a low… - [NTSB CHI79FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA064.md): Cessna 501 · Canton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Closed · Aug 2, 1979 · N15NY · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to recognize the need for, and to take action to maintain, sufficient airspeed to prevent a stall into the ground during an attempted landing. The pilot also failed to recognize the need for timely and sufficient power application to… ## 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 ('2076603') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-501/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.