Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna T207A

13 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna T207A. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna T207A per year, 1980–2026: 13 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('2073615', '2073614'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR22FA303Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T207A · Page, AZThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during low altitude cruise flight, which resulted in a water ditching. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to extend the flaps during the ditching, which increased the…Aug 13, 2022 · N9582M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Page, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control due to a partial loss of engine power and an encounter with downdrafts and gusting crosswinds while on final approach to the runway. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined…May 10, 2014 · N7311U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Nightmute, AKThe 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.Sep 2, 2011 · N207DR · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB LAX05FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Meadview, AZa loss of control due to the in-flight separation of the right elevator and elevator trim tab control surfaces. The precipitating reason for the elevator separation could not be resolved as related to the tab foam core issue with the available evidence.Dec 8, 2004 · N1783U · DestroyedNTSB SEA03FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207 A · Merlin, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while in cruise flight. Factors include low ceilings and mountainous terrain.Apr 9, 2003 · N9785M · DestroyedNTSB LAX96FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Littlefield, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during descent for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the dark night and mountainous terrain.Sep 21, 1996 · N6468H · DestroyedNTSB LAX94FA243Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Banning, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. The haze was a factor.Jun 9, 1994 · N4512Z · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB SEA93FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Elk City, IDThe pilot's continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include becoming lost, disoriented, falling snow, and mountainous, hilly terrain.Nov 19, 1992 · N6257H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91FA213Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Grand Canyon, AZDetonation (or pre-ignition) in the number 1 cylinder, which resulted in erosion (burning) of the number 1 piston and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.May 13, 1991 · N6280H · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA215Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Frenchglen, ORAlthough low altitude flight within the gorge was not in accordance with the mission profile the pilot entered the canyon and proceeded upslope towards rising terrain. 87% of the pilot's extensive flight experience was in helicopter aircraft and he had…Aug 21, 1986 · N73569 · DestroyedNTSB MIA84FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Zolfo Springs, FLThe acft collided with trees and the ground during takeoff in IMC weather. The visibility was zero due to ground fog. There were no known witnesses to the accident but there was evidence of a collision with a 60 ft high tree at the end of the 3000 ft rwy. It…Jan 7, 1984 · N73180 · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA090Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna T207A · Grand Canyon, AZMay 24, 1981 · N6324H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80FA034Accident · 6 fatalClosedCessna T207A · Santa Barbara, CAJan 13, 1980 · N73173 · Destroyed