CESSNA · piston trainer
CESSNA S550 accident history and safety score
CESSNA S550 appears in 11 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.
63%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
3.5/10
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).
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 S550** (piston trainer class).
Calculated Policy Score
62
Increased claim probability. Underwriters may require mandatory recurrence training 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.
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to CESSNA S550
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 S550
2026-03-15
Cessna S550 Citation S/II PT-WIB occurrence at Jundiaí-Comandante Rolim Adolfo Amaro State Airport, SP (QDV/SBJD)
Jundiaí-Comandante Rolim Adolfo Amaro State Airport, SP (QDV/SBJD) · Dubem Business Marketing Eventos e Produções Artísticas Ltda
0
Fatalities
2026-01-06
Cessna S550 Citation S/II YV2988 occurrence at San Juan de los Morros Airport (SVJM)
San Juan de los Morros Airport (SVJM) · Inversiones Elicar 2001 C.A
0+1
Fatalities
2025-05-22
Cessna S550 Citation S/II N666DS occurrence at near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF/KMYF), San Diego, CA
near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF/KMYF), San Diego, CA · Daviator LLC
6
Fatalities
2025-05-22
CESSNA S550 WPR25FA161 NTSB dataset event at San Diego, CA, USA
San Diego, CA, USA · DAVIATOR LLC
6
Fatalities
2025-03-19
CESSNA S550 ERA25LA165 NTSB dataset event at Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
Hilton Head Island, SC, USA · TECS ZELTZER ELLIOT LLC
0
Fatalities
2025-01-29
Cessna S550 Citation S/II YV3561 occurrence at El Volcán sector, Baruta
El Volcán sector, Baruta · Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace
3
Fatalities
2020-03-03
Cessna S550 Citation S/II N45NC occurrence at Nashville-John C. Tune Airport, TN (KJWN)
Nashville-John C. Tune Airport, TN (KJWN) · private
0
Fatalities
2020-01-23
Cessna S550 Citation S/II ZS-CAR occurrence at 5 km NW of Friemersheim
5 km NW of Friemersheim · South African Civil Aviation Authority
3
Fatalities
2020-01-23
CESSNA S550 WPR20WA082 NTSB dataset event at George, ZA
George, ZA · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
2019-05-22
Cessna S550 Citation S/II N311G occurrence at near Indianapolis Regional Airport, IN (KMQJ)
near Indianapolis Regional Airport, IN (KMQJ) · private
2
Fatalities
2019-05-22
CESSNA S550 CEN19FA148 NTSB dataset event at Greenfield, IN, USA
Greenfield, IN, USA · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2015-08-26
Cessna S550 Citation S/II YV3125 occurrence at Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport (SVCS)
Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport (SVCS) · Unknown
0
Fatalities
2014-10-04
CESSNA S550 ERA15IA008 NTSB dataset event at Tampa, FL, USA
Tampa, FL, USA · Gulf Atlantic Airways, Inc.
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
2011-11-11
Cessna S550 Citation S/II N600KM occurrence at Warroad Airport, MN (RRT)
Warroad Airport, MN (RRT) · Kreuter Engineering
0
Fatalities
2011-03-02
Cessna S550 Citation S/II S5-BAX occurrence at Forli Airport (FRL)
Forli Airport (FRL) · GIO Business Aviation
0
Fatalities
2010-10-20
CESSNA S550 OPS11IA054C NTSB dataset event at Teterboro, NJ, USA
Teterboro, NJ, USA · Unknown
0
Fatalities
2010-06-22
CESSNA ERA10WA327 NTSB dataset event at Pavacachi, EC
Pavacachi, EC · Servicio Aero Quichua De Pastaza, SANKIP
0
Fatalities
2007-05-03
Cessna S550 Citation S/II N22HP occurrence at Dillon Airport, MT (DLN)
Dillon Airport, MT (DLN) · Hamilton Ranches Inc.
2
Fatalities
2007-05-03
CESSNA S550 LAX07FA150 NTSB dataset event at Dillon, MT, USA
Dillon, MT, USA · Hamilton Ranches, Inc.
2
Fatalities
2006-12-02
CESSNA CHI07FA032 NTSB dataset event at Crookston, MN, USA
Crookston, MN, USA · Miller Aircraft Services, Inc
2
Fatalities
2006-01-15
Cessna S550 Citation S/II N460M occurrence at Anchorage-Ted Stevens International Airport, AK (ANC)
Anchorage-Ted Stevens International Airport, AK (ANC) · Security Aviation Inc.
0
Fatalities
2005-10-24
Cessna S550 Citation S/II N224KC occurrence at Boca Raton Public Airport, FL (BCT)
Boca Raton Public Airport, FL (BCT) · Tri-state Executive Air
0
Fatalities
2002-08-13
Cessna S550 Citation S/II N50BK occurrence at Big Bear City Airport, CA (RBF)
Big Bear City Airport, CA (RBF) · Corporate Flight International
0
Fatalities