# NTSB investigations: Cessna 207A 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. Page 2 of 4 · 187 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA015.md): Cessna 207A · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1999 · N9933M · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to flight, and the resulting inadvertent stall/mush. - [NTSB ANC99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA132.md): Cessna 207 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N800DF · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with this accident was the sunglare. - [NTSB ANC99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA047.md): Cessna 207A · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N73188 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation, and an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of snow and mist, and flat lighting conditions. - [NTSB ANC99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA023.md): Cessna 207 · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1999 · N19TA · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were freezing rain, an accumulation of ice on the wings and ailerons, and diminished directional control. - [NTSB ANC99FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA021.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1999 · N6312H · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fracture of the engine crankshaft, and the manufacturer's improper manufacturing procedure during engine assembly. Factors associated with the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate quality control standards, trees, and… - [NTSB ANC99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA016.md): Cessna 207A · Manokotak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1998 · N1764U · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were dark night conditions, snow covered terrain, and low ceilings. - [NTSB ANC99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA009.md): Cessna 207A · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N73533 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA008.md): Cessna 207A · Noorvik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N9400M · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were a dark night and low ceilings. - [NTSB ANC99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA002.md): Cessna 207A · Napaskiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N6874M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to remove all contaminated fuel from the fuel system. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate planning/decision to continue a second takeoff following an engine surge and aborted takeoff, and unsuitable… - [NTSB ANC98FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA152.md): Cessna 207 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N1809Q · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, mountainous/hilly terrain features, rain, and fog. - [NTSB ANC98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA150.md): Cessna 207A · Hughes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1998 · N7380U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tail wind. - [NTSB ANC98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA099.md): Cessna 207 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N1763U · Substantial damage > The disconnection of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm. Factors associated with this accident were the inadequate 100 hour inspections performed by company mechanics. - [NTSB ANC98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA104.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N2162C · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a large bird. - [NTSB ANC98FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA069.md): Cessna 207A · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N96AK · Substantial damage > The failure of company maintenance personnel to properly install a wire bundle clamp; chafing, electrical arcing, and subsequent leaking of a fuel line, which resulted in an in-flight fire. A factor associated with the accident was company maintenance… - [NTSB ANC98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA059.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N9956M · Substantial damage > The throttle arm disconnecting from the throttle linkage to the engine as a result of inadequate inspection by company maintenance personnel. Factors associated with this accident were the company maintenance personnel not following the repetitive Service… - [NTSB ANC98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA056.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1998 · N755AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his premature liftoff, resulting in a collision with a runway light fixture. Factors in the accident were wet runway conditions, and a rough and uneven runway surface with potholes. - [NTSB ANC97FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA155.md): Cessna 207A · Twin Hills, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N9984M · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were downdraft conditions, mountainous/hilly terrain, and the use of over-the-counter medications. - [NTSB ANC97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA134.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N7318U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, crosswind conditions, and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA092.md): Cessna 207A · Nome, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N207SP · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower). Factors in the accident were low ceilings and visibility, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with… - [NTSB ANC97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA047.md): Cessna 207 · Teller, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6299H · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: a crosswind, a downdraft, the pilot's delayed go-around, improper raising of the flaps, and… - [NTSB ANC97FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA037.md): Short Brothers SC7 · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N451SA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > inadequate visual look-out by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's airplanes. - [NTSB ANC97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA027.md): Cessna 207 · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1997 · N7389U · Substantial damage > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach to land, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the… - [NTSB ANC97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA022.md): Cessna 207A · Tununak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N9603M · Substantial damage > the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Factors associated with the accident were: low ceiling, fog, rising terrain, and the pilot's inadequate… - [NTSB ANC96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA144.md): Cessna 207 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N7396U · Substantial damage > an in-flight encouter with bird(s)/geese, which resulted in a bird strike. - [NTSB ANC96LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA049.md): Cessna 207 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N6282H · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above terrain, after becoming spatially disoriented, while maneuvering after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: fog, snow, partial obscuration, 'flat' conditions of light, and the… - [NTSB ANC96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA019.md): Cessna 207A · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N755AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds. - [NTSB ANC96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA017.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N70076 · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB ANC95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA049.md): Cessna 207 · Old Harbor, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N1769U · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. The whiteout condition was a factor. - [NTSB ANC95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA034.md): Cessna 207A · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1995 · N6478H · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors in the accident were fog and low ceilings, and a failure of the operator to follow their procedures specified in the company operations manual. - [NTSB LAX95FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA120.md): Cessna 207A · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N6479H · Destroyed > the pilot's decision to enter a box canyon area at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's lack of mountain flying experience was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB ANC95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA020.md): Cessna 207 · Saint Mary'S, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N7340U · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, and the whiteout weather conditions. - [NTSB ANC95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA013.md): Cessna 207 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N9829M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind. Crosswind conditions and an icy runway surface were factors in the accident. - [NTSB ANC94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA031.md): Cessna 207 · Kwigillingok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1994 · N6470H · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain the proper airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and his failure to initiate a go-around when the runway environment was not clearly defined. A factor in the accident was the fog. - [NTSB ANC94FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA011.md): Cessna 207 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N208SC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude for terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's lack of usual sleep, the night light condition and hilly terrain. - [NTSB ANC93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA126.md): Cessna 207 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N9993M · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to see and avoid the truck. - [NTSB ANC93IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA115.md): Cessna 207 · Nome, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N9984M · Minor damage > The chafed fuel line and chafed electrical wire and the improper maintenance procedure used to secure the electrical wire with a tie wrap. - [NTSB ANC93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA098.md): Cessna 207 · Grayling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N9869M · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the airplane's braking system. - [NTSB ANC93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA072.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N1763U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB ANC93FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA060.md): Cessna 207 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1993 · N70364 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain the proper altitude. The trees were a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ANC93FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA050.md): Cessna 207 · Nome, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N6467H · Destroyed > The pilot initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological and whiteout conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: inadequate supervision of the pilot by the company, inadequate oversight by the federal aviation administration, the pilot's… - [NTSB ANC93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA024.md): Cessna 207A · Scammon Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1993 · N7373U · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to follow VFR procedures. A factor was the whiteout snow condition. - [NTSB ANC93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA014.md): Cessna 207 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N9237M · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertently stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilots improper in flight planning/decision, her intentional flight into known adverse weather, and the fog and icing conditions. - [NTSB ANC92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA122.md): Cessna 207A · St. Michael, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N9970M · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous/hilly terrain, and the low ceiling weather condition. - [NTSB ANC92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA119.md): Cessna 207 · Funter Pass, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N94AK · Substantial damage > The pilots inadequate visual lookout, and his inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. Contributing to the accident were the clouds. - [NTSB ANC92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA118.md): Cessna 207A · Pilot Station, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N70364 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined causes, and the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ANC92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA089.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N61670 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Inadequate visual look out by the pilot of both aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the other moving aircraft/object (c 172), and the excessive taxi speed of the c 172. - [NTSB ANC92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA045.md): Cessna 207A · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N6312H · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC92IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92IA029.md): Cessna 207 · Port Moller, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1992 · N70076 · Minor damage > The icy and snow covered condition of the runway surface and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation by not surveying the surface of the entire runway. - [NTSB ANC92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA022.md): Cessna 207 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1991 · N6390H · Destroyed > The pilot in command's improper inflight planning/decision and his attempt to fly VFR through IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow, whiteout conditions, and darkness. - [NTSB ANC91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA066.md): Cessna 207A · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N6255H · Substantial damage > Was fuel contamination. Contributing factors are the engine vibrations and the rough vegetation upon which the airplane landed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2073605&page=3 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073605', '2073604')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073605&page=2 --- 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.