Cessna 206 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

292

All Events

168

Incidents

41

Minor

23

Serious

55

Fatal (147 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 11, 2003 English Bay, AK N505SD Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with water. F…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with water. Factors were the high velocity crosswind conditions, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his delay in aborting the landing.

Dec 15, 2002 El Carmen, CO YV1032CP Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 21, 2002 Guachochi, MX XA-LIV Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 04, 2002 Bethel, AK N756HL Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate ground clearance, which resulted in a…

The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate ground clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and snow-covered terrain.

Jun 25, 2001 Baborigame, MX XA-SFT Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 24, 2001 HIGUEROTE, VE YV-196P Fatal (7) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 12, 2001 VANDIVER, AL N2468G Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low …

The pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low ceilings and trees were factors

Dec 28, 2000 Rio Sidra, PM HP-694 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 05, 1999 PORT-AU-PRINCE, HA HK283 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 28, 1999 LA CEIBA, HO HRAJM Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 26, 1999 NAIROBI, KE N733YU Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 19, 1998 ST. JOHNS, CA UNK Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1998 ARUSHA, TZ N36MS Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1997 SAUGUS, CA N756PU Fatal (1) destroyed the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while attempting VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
Sep 24, 1996 ANCHORAGE, AK N7312C Fatal (3) destroyed
improper installation of a connecting bolt in the throttle linkage, which resulted in a worn/disconnected throttle arm, partial loss of engine power, …

improper installation of a connecting bolt in the throttle linkage, which resulted in a worn/disconnected throttle arm, partial loss of engine power, and a forced landing after takeoff.

Aug 31, 1996 YAKUTAT, AK N7345N Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's landing on the water with the landing gear inadvertently extended.
Dec 03, 1994 KENAI, AK N5282U Fatal (1) substantial UNDETERMINED.
Mar 20, 1994 SHOW LOW, AZ N5222U Fatal (2) destroyed
the pilot's intentional VFR flight into known adverse IMC weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning, dark night operations, and weather condit…

the pilot's intentional VFR flight into known adverse IMC weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning, dark night operations, and weather conditions that included low ceilings and mountain obscuration were factors in the accident.

Sep 12, 1993 SWIKSHAK BAY, AK N9707Z Fatal (1) substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE.
Jul 23, 1991 SALMON, ID N5183U Fatal (5) destroyed IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.
Mar 29, 1991 HOMER, AK N6216U Fatal (4) destroyed
VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE, WHILE MANEUVERING OVER WATER…

VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE, WHILE MANEUVERING OVER WATER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE SNOW SHOWER AND PROBABLE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

Nov 18, 1990 PULLMAN, WA N5184U Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT DISPLAYED INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE WEATHER WAS OBSCURED, THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION…

THE PILOT DISPLAYED INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE WEATHER WAS OBSCURED, THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION, AND A PROPER ALTITUDE NOT MAINTAINED.

Jul 03, 1988 NAKNEK, AK N5045U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 25, 1988 DILLINGHAM, AK N4882U Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1987 WILLIAMS, AZ N4651Z Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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