CESSNA · piston trainer
CESSNA 551 accident history and safety score
CESSNA 551 appears in 9 current candidate incident rows 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.
69%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
3.7/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8.5/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
3.5/10
Class average: 4/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
3.5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **CESSNA 551** (piston trainer class).
Calculated Policy Score
72
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.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Similar Models
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to CESSNA 551
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
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving CESSNA 551
2026-03-04
CESSNA 551 ERA26LA136 NTSB dataset event at Opa-locka, FL, USA
Opa-locka, FL, USA · SkyBlue Jet Aviation
0
Fatalities
2023-01-24
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP N1252D occurrence at Joplin Regional Airport (JLN/KJLN), Joplin, MO
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN/KJLN), Joplin, MO · BoneDoc Aviation LLC
0
Fatalities
2022-09-04
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP OE-FGR occurrence at 37 km NW off Ventspils (Baltic Sea)
37 km NW off Ventspils (Baltic Sea) · GG Rent
4
Fatalities
2022-09-04
CESSNA 551 GAA22WA268 NTSB dataset event at Baltic Sea, LV
Baltic Sea, LV · Pending verification
4
Fatalities
2022-09-04
Cessna 551 Citation II OE-FGR BAAA archive accident at Ventspils, Courland (Kurzeme)
Ventspils, Courland (Kurzeme) · GG Rent
4
Fatalities
2020-12-02
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP N48DK occurrence at Lufkin Angelina County Airport, TX (LFK)
Lufkin Angelina County Airport, TX (LFK) · Aviation Star S II LLC
0
Fatalities
2020-12-02
CESSNA 551 CEN21LA071 NTSB dataset event at Lufkin, TX, USA
Lufkin, TX, USA · Aviation Star S
0
Fatalities
2020-12-02
Cessna 551 Citation II N48DK BAAA archive accident at Lufkin-Angelina County, Texas
Lufkin-Angelina County, Texas · Aviation Stars II
0
Fatalities
2019-04-24
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP D-IADV occurrence at Siegen-Siegerland Airport (SGE/EDGS)
Siegen-Siegerland Airport (SGE/EDGS) · private
0
Fatalities
2019-04-24
Cessna 551 Citation II D-IADV BAAA archive accident at Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia
Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia · Advance Air
0
Fatalities
2012-12-26
CESSNA CEN13WA178 NTSB dataset event at Cozumel, MX
Cozumel, MX · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2012-05-20
CESSNA CEN12WA367 NTSB dataset event at Banja Luka, BA
Banja Luka, BA · Aero-klub "Sveti Ilija
1
Fatalities
2010-06-22
CESSNA ERA10WA327 NTSB dataset event at Pavacachi, EC
Pavacachi, EC · Servicio Aero Quichua De Pastaza, SANKIP
0
Fatalities
2009-05-05
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP N740JB occurrence at Stillwater, Oklahoma
Stillwater, Oklahoma · Ballard Aviation Inc
0
Fatalities
2009-05-05
CESSNA 551 CEN09LA281 NTSB dataset event at Stillwater, OK, USA
Stillwater, OK, USA · BALLARD AVIATION INC
0
Fatalities
2008-10-05
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP D-IADV occurrence at Westerland Airport (GWT/EDXW)
Westerland Airport (GWT/EDXW) · Advance Air (AXX)
0
Fatalities
2007-12-03
CESSNA 551 SEA08LA041 NTSB dataset event at Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA · CCM Aviation L.L.C.
0
Fatalities
2007-12-02
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP N551GF occurrence at Coeur d'Alene Airport/Pappy Boyington Field, ID (COE/KCOE)
Coeur d'Alene Airport/Pappy Boyington Field, ID (COE/KCOE) · CCM Aviation LLC
0
Fatalities
2006-12-02
CESSNA CHI07FA032 NTSB dataset event at Crookston, MN, USA
Crookston, MN, USA · Miller Aircraft Services, Inc
2
Fatalities
2005-01-01
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP N35403 occurrence at Ainsworth Airport, NE (ANW)
Ainsworth Airport, NE (ANW) · Jet Services
0
Fatalities
2005-01-01
CESSNA 551 CHI05LA050 NTSB dataset event at Ainsworth, NE, USA
Ainsworth, NE, USA · Jet Services, LLC.
0
Fatalities
2005-01-01
Cessna 551 Citation II N35403 BAAA archive accident at Ainsworth, Nebraska
Ainsworth, Nebraska · Jet Services
0
Fatalities
2003-07-23
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP PT-LME occurrence at Sorocaba, SP
Sorocaba, SP · Água Limpa Transportes Ltda
1
Fatalities
2003-07-23
Cessna 551 MIA03WA159 NTSB dataset event at Sorocaba, BR
Sorocaba, BR · Agua Limpa Transportes Ltda.
1
Fatalities
2003-07-23
Cessna 551 Citation II PT-LME BAAA archive accident at Sorocaba, São Paulo
Sorocaba, São Paulo · Pending verification
1
Fatalities