Cessna · turboprop
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (Blackhawk XP42A) accident history and safety score
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (Blackhawk XP42A) appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
65%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (Blackhawk XP42A)** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **78**.
Calculated Policy Score
83
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
Single-Class Commuter configuration (Max pax: 74)
Economy Class
Capacity: 74 seats
Seat Pitch
29 in
Seat Width
17 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Not equipped on model
Audio / Video Screen
None
Seat Power Outlets
Shared AC
USB charging slots
Absent
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
Mach 0.50 (approx. 510 km/h / 275 knots)
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s)
1,500 km (810 nmi)
2x Turboprops (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150)
Dual constant-speed propellers
Mode-S / ADS-B Out
1200 (Regional VFR)
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Source links
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (Blackhawk XP42A)
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (Blackhawk XP42A)
2026-08-09
CESSNA 208B WPR26LA302 NTSB dataset event at Salmon, ID, USA
Salmon, ID, USA · Gem Air LLC
0
Fatalities
2026-08-01
CESSNA 208 GAA26WA268 NTSB dataset event at Nazca, OF, PE
Nazca, OF, PE · Aerodiana S.A.C.
13
Fatalities
2026-07-13
CESSNA 208 GAA26WA273 NTSB dataset event at Monterrey, OF, MX
Monterrey, OF, MX · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2026-06-13
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX N593EX occurrence at Marana Regional Airport (AVW/KAVQ), Marana, AZ
Marana Regional Airport (AVW/KAVQ), Marana, AZ · Marana Tactical Flight LLC opb SkyDive Marana
0+1
Fatalities
2026-04-27
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 5Y-NOK occurrence at about 20 km SW of Juba
about 20 km SW of Juba · CityLink Africa Airways
14
Fatalities
2026-04-10
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 8R-YAC occurrence at Region Eight
Region Eight · Air Services Limited - ASL
1
Fatalities
2026-01-27
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan PK-SNS occurrence at West Nabire Beach, Nabire Regency, Central Papua
West Nabire Beach, Nabire Regency, Central Papua · Smart Air
0
Fatalities
2026-01-10
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX VT-KSS occurrence at 10 km S of Rourkela Airport (RRK)
10 km S of Rourkela Airport (RRK) · IndiaOne Air
1
Fatalities
2025-12-27
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan ZS-TLV occurrence at Wolwedans Airport (FYWD)
Wolwedans Airport (FYWD) · Westair Aviation
0
Fatalities
2025-12-11
CESSNA 208 GAA26WA186 NTSB dataset event at Kalumburu, AU
Kalumburu, AU · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2025-10-28
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 5Y-CCA occurrence at near Kwale
near Kwale · Mombasa Air Safari
11
Fatalities
2025-09-22
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan N976E occurrence at near Healy, AK
near Healy, AK · Wright Air Service
0
Fatalities
2025-09-09
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 5Y-SLE occurrence at near Nairobi-Wilson Airport (WIL)
near Nairobi-Wilson Airport (WIL) · Safarilink Aviation
0
Fatalities
2025-08-31
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan C-GYRQ occurrence at Farnham, QC (CSN7)
Farnham, QC (CSN7) · Parachutisme Adrénaline
0
Fatalities
2025-08-25
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX PK-PPI occurrence at Ilaga-Aminggaru Airport (ILA/WAYL)
Ilaga-Aminggaru Airport (ILA/WAYL) · Aviasi Puncak Papua, dba Amole Air
0
Fatalities
2025-08-01
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX N645AT occurrence at Merrill Field (MRI/PAMR), Anchorage, AK
Merrill Field (MRI/PAMR), Anchorage, AK · Alaska Air Transit
0
Fatalities
2025-07-29
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 4292 occurrence at 14 km east of Puerto Ayacucho airport, Amazonas
14 km east of Puerto Ayacucho airport, Amazonas · Aviación Militar Bolivariana (AMB)
7
Fatalities
2025-07-13
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan P2-AMH occurrence at Balimo Airstrip (AYBM)
Balimo Airstrip (AYBM) · Tropicair
0
Fatalities
2025-06-05
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX 5Y-SXI occurrence at Retiti Airstrip
Retiti Airstrip · Scenic Air Safaris
0
Fatalities
2025-05-02
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan XA-UJF occurrence at near Las Palomas
near Las Palomas · Aéreo Servicio Guerrero
0
Fatalities
2025-04-17
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX V3-HIG occurrence at near Corozal
near Corozal · Tropic Air
1
Fatalities
2025-02-06
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX N321BA occurrence at near Nome, AK
near Nome, AK · Bering Air
10
Fatalities
2024-12-17
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX PR-VDB occurrence at Surucucu Airport (SWUQ), Alto Alegre, RR
Surucucu Airport (SWUQ), Alto Alegre, RR · Voare Táxi Aéreo Ltda
0
Fatalities
2024-12-17
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan N689KA occurrence at near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL/PHNL), Honolulu, HI
near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL/PHNL), Honolulu, HI · Kamaka Air LLC
2
Fatalities
2024-09-16
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 5Y-ZBW occurrence at Migori Lichota Airstrip (HKMJ)
Migori Lichota Airstrip (HKMJ) · Z. Boskovic Air Charters
0
Fatalities