# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 208B NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA219.md): Cessna 208B · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 13, 2026 · N593EX · No damage - [NTSB ANC25FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25FA010.md): Cessna 208B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 18, 2024 · N689KA · Destroyed > On December 17, 2024, about 1515 Hawaii-Aleutian Standard time, a turbine-powered Cessna 208B airplane, N689KA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Honolulu, Hawaii. The two pilots onboard were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as… - [NTSB ERA24FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA309.md): Cessna 208 · Youngstown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 20, 2024 · N1259K · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of control in flight which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground at a high rate of speed and descent. - [NTSB GAA24WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA089.md): Cessna 208 · Puerto Escondido, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 11, 2024 · N80GE · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR22FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA197.md): Cessna 208B · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 3, 2022 · N7581F · Substantial damage > The right-seated pilot’s failure to correct the left-seated pilot’s mismanagement of the engine thrust, which resulted in undesired speed and thrust oscillations during the final approach and a subsequent descent into terrain. - [NTSB WPR22FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA151.md): Cessna 208B · Heyburn, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 13, 2022 · N928JP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in a descent below the approach path and impact with a vent stack. Also causal was the failure of the processing plant to correctly paint the vent stacks, which had been… - [NTSB CEN22FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA081.md): Cessna 208 · Fulshear, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N1116N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The limitations of the see-and-avoid concept as a method for self-separation of aircraft, which resulted in an inflight collision. Contributing to the accident was the absence of collision avoidance technology on both aircraft. - [NTSB CEN20LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA122.md): Cessna 208 · LaCrosse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2020 · N274PM · Destroyed > An infight loss of control as a result of pilot impairment, the cause of which could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN20FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA032.md): Cessna 208 · Victoria, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2019 · N4602B · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative attitude indicator and horizontal situation indicator on the pilot’s side of the cockpit, and the pilot’s failure to reference the flight instruments… - [NTSB ANC17FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA021.md): Cessna 208B · Chignik Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2017 · N803TH · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Contributing to the accident was the company's failure to provide the pilot… - [NTSB ANC17MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17MA001.md): Cessna 208B · Togiak, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N208SD · Destroyed > The flight crew's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating visibility and their failure to perform an immediate escape maneuver after entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into… - [NTSB ANC16FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA061.md): Cessna 208 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N752RV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB ANC14FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA022.md): Cessna 208B · Kwethluk, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N126AR · Destroyed > The check airman's delayed remedial action and initiation of a recovery procedure after a simulated pitch trim excursion, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR14FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA068.md): Cessna 208B · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N687MA · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the fracture of multiple blades on the compressor turbine wheel, which resulted in a ditching. The reason for the blade failures could not be determined due to secondary thermal damage to the blades. - [NTSB ANC14MA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14MA008.md): Cessna 208B · Saint Marys, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2013 · N12373 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to initiate a visual flight rules approach into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night and the flight coordinators' release of the flight without discussing the risks with the pilot, which resulted in the pilot… - [NTSB CEN13FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA135.md): Cessna 208B · Pellston, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2013 · N1120N · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent controlled descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was lack of visual reference due to night conditions. - [NTSB CEN13FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA049.md): Cessna 208B · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2012 · N793FE · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue. - [NTSB ANC11FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA091.md): Cessna 208B · Nightmute, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N207DR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain adequate clearance while performing an unexpected and unannounced abrupt maneuver, resulting in a midair collision between the two airplanes. - [NTSB CHI08FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA045.md): Cessna 208B · Columbus, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N28MG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and collision avoidance with terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the low cloud ceiling and night conditions. - [NTSB LAX08MA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08MA007.md): Cessna 208B · Naches, WA · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N430A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impaired physiological state due to hypoxia, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation, and his… - [NTSB DEN07WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA113.md): Cessna 208B · Inverin, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2007 · N208EC · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX06FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA131.md): Cessna 208B · Oak Glen, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N208WE · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, that led to a stall/spin. - [NTSB SEA05FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA025.md): Cessna 208B · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N25SA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on approach for landing in icing conditions. Inadequate airspeed was a factor. - [NTSB MIA03FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA034.md): Cessna 208B · Manteo, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2002 · N1122Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude, for undetermined reasons, while performing a NDB approach, resulting in the airplane crashing into water 1.5 miles from the airport. A factor in the accident was a cloud ceiling below the… - [NTSB CHI03FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA041.md): Cessna 208B · Rockford, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2002 · N277PM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ILS approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings, high winds, crosswind, and wind shear conditions that existed. - [NTSB DEN03FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA012.md): Cessna 208B · Parks, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N514DB · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in flight planning/decision making, his flight into known icing conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the… - [NTSB ATL03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA008.md): Cessna 208B · Spanish Fort, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N76U · Destroyed > the pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions with variable cloud layers. - [NTSB CHI02FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA093.md): Cessna 208B · Alma, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2002 · N228PA · Substantial damage > The pilot not removing the ice contamination from the airplane prior to departure and the pilot intentionally flying into known severe icing conditions, resulting in the aircraft not being able to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors to the… - [NTSB MIA02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA037.md): Cessna 208B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N499BA · Destroyed > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the federal aviation regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of… - [NTSB DEN01FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA094.md): Cessna 208B · Steamboat Spngs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N948FE · Destroyed > an inadvertent stall during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted by an abnormal indication, conditions conducive to airframe icing, and the pilot's lack of total experience… - [NTSB SEA01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA001.md): Cessna 208B · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N941FE · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude above, or clearance with, trees. Factors contributing to the accident included low ceilings, fog, the pilot's low-altitude flight, rising… - [NTSB FTW00FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA083.md): Cessna 182M · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N91994 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. - [NTSB CHI98FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA119.md): Cessna 208B · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N868FE · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane. - [NTSB MIA98FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA091.md): Cessna 208B · Clarksville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N840FE · Destroyed > the pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to undetected airframe ice, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were; flight into clouds, below freezing temperatures, and the inability of… - [NTSB MIA98FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA055.md): Cessna 208B · Maiden, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1998 · N913FE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff when he was unable to initiate a climb, resulting in the aircraft over running the runway and colliding with trees on the departure end of the runway.… - [NTSB ANC98MA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98MA008.md): Cessna 208B · Barrow, AK · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N750GC · Destroyed > The pilot's disregard for lateral fuel loading limits, his improper removal of frost prior to takeoff, and the resulting inadvertent stall/spin. Factors involved in this accident were the improper asymmetrical fuel loading which reduced lateral aircraft… - [NTSB DCA98MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98MA002.md): Cessna 208B · Montrose, CO · Accident · 9 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1997 · N12022 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering the airplane near the maximum gross weight and aft cg in or near instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in the loss of control and entry into a stall/spin.… - [NTSB ANC97MA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97MA161.md): Cessna 208B · Wainwright, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1997 · N408GV · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the weather conditions. - [NTSB MIA97FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA057.md): Cessna 208B · Edenton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1997 · N802TH · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in this accident were: fog, the low ceiling, and the dark night. - [NTSB ANC97FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA008.md): Cessna 208B · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1996 · N4704B · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while maneuvering to reverse direction after takeoff, after encountering an undetermined anomaly. The undetermined anomaly was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX95FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA141.md): Cessna 208B · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1995 · N9417B · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to comply with published instrument approach procedures by a premature descent below the minimum altitude specified for the approach. - [NTSB ATL95FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA057.md): Cessna 208B · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N227DM · Destroyed > The pilots failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the approach. The weather and dark night light condition were factors. - [NTSB LAX95FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA077.md): Cessna 208B · Pleasanton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1995 · N754FE · Destroyed > failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual contact with terrain and sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to initiate a descent 14 miles from the airport, and weather, specifically cloud… - [NTSB LAX95FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA076.md): Cessna 208B · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N746FE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to properly configure the aircraft fuel system prior to takeoff, and his failure maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering to return to the airport. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions,… - [NTSB BFO93WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93WA145.md): Cessna 208B · Valensol, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 1993 · N1037D · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL92FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA024.md): Cessna 208B · Destin, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N951FE · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures by disregarding the minimum descent altitude for the approach and failing to maintain clearance from the terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability. - [NTSB NYC90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA061.md): Cessna 208B · Williston, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N4688B · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to de-ice the airplane prior to departure, and his decision to make the takeoff at a weight that exceeded both the maximum structural takeoff weight and the reduced takeoff weight allowed for icing conditions resulting in an… - [NTSB NYC90FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA060.md): Cessna 208B · Schuyler Falls, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N854FE · Destroyed > Loss of control inflight after the airplane stalled during climbout. The stall resulted from a loss of lift due to a contaminated wing surface. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to de-ice the aircraft prior to departure. ## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073701', '2073700', '2073705')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2073701 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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