Cessna 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2021 | Sonana, OF | HK-2803 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Stockton, CA | N11379 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Sugar Land, TX | N247F | Minor | substantial | Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Aug 09, 2015 | Titusville, FL | N206DZ | Minor | substantial | The pilot's landing with a tailwind at an excessive speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch. |
| Sep 07, 2013 | Kodoeskop, SF | ZS-PXV | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 23, 2010 | Homer, AK | N522HA | Minor | substantial |
The fatigue failure of the No. 4 engine cylinder head resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot'…The fatigue failure of the No. 4 engine cylinder head resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a low altitude turn back to the airport, resulting in a loss of control. |
| Aug 31, 2008 | Galena, AK | N4886U | Minor | substantial | The en route loss of engine power due to a mechanic's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting, which became disconnected in flight. |
| Mar 21, 2008 | Peyton, CO | N1386V | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. |
| Jun 15, 2007 | Seldovia, AK | N230JH | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the final landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A fac…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the final landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was turbulence. |
| Apr 01, 2007 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N828EW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and a forced off-airport…The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and a forced off-airport landing. |
| Jan 12, 2006 | Lexington, KY | N308M | Minor | substantial | Failure of the throttle cable. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jun 06, 2005 | Stony River, AK | N2125F | Minor | substantial |
A partially blocked fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. A factor associated with the accident was an inoperat…A partially blocked fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. A factor associated with the accident was an inoperative electric auxiliary fuel pump. |
| Nov 28, 2003 | Alto Orinoco, VE | YV-874C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 2003 | Chalkyitsik, AK | N710MH | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight …The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with brush, and subsequent stall of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, high vegetation (brush), and an inadvertent stall. |
| Dec 12, 2002 | Lawa Antino, NS | N5072T | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 2002 | Karluk, AK | N35606 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent water landing on amphibious floats with the wheels extended, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated …The pilot's inadvertent water landing on amphibious floats with the wheels extended, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during departure. |
| Jun 22, 2000 | KING SALMON, AK | N495K | Minor | minor | The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the other airplane, and the inadequate radio traffic advisories by the pilots of both airplanes. |
| Jul 23, 1998 | YAKUTAT, AK | N121W | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift. |
| Jul 23, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N206F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft. |
| May 27, 1998 | TYONEK, AK | N5297U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors in the accident were weather co…The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of a mountain wave, and downdrafts. |
| Jun 01, 1997 | ATLIN, CA | N9607Z | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 1996 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N1801Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the unfavorable wind. |
| Aug 30, 1995 | SPOKANE, WA | N120TH | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff ar…the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff area and glassy water. |
| Aug 27, 1995 | WHITESBORO, TX | N5088U | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. |
| Aug 09, 1994 | BETHEL, AK | N756NG | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE STRENGTH OF THE TAILWIND AND DID NOT PERFORM A GO-AROUND IN A TIMELY FASHION SO AS TO AVOID LANDING THE AIRPLANE HALFWAY DOWN …THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE STRENGTH OF THE TAILWIND AND DID NOT PERFORM A GO-AROUND IN A TIMELY FASHION SO AS TO AVOID LANDING THE AIRPLANE HALFWAY DOWN THE STRIP. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WET LANDING STRIP AND THE TAILWIND. |