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
May 24, 1995 GRANGEVILLE, ID N1LF Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LAND…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DITCH.
Mar 29, 1995 CHEVAK, AK N756TA Incident substantial THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE LANDING FLARE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO AVOID STALLING THE AIRPLANE.
Nov 16, 1994 SAN BENITO, TX XBEPF Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING AT NIGHT AND THE INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION.
Nov 02, 1994 BUTLER, MO N9924R Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
Aug 27, 1994 BLISS, ID N859A Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE SUNGLARE FROM THE SETTING SUN, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN ALONG THE SIDE THE RUNWAY.
Aug 09, 1994 SKWENTNA, AK N14C Incident substantial THE PILOTS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE HIGH WIND CONDITION DURING TAKEOFF. THE WIND WAS A FACTOR.
Aug 06, 1994 KING SALMON, AK N5120X Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE THE AVAILABLE LONGER PORTION OF THE LAKE FOR THE TAKEOFF RUN.
Aug 05, 1994 MOSQUITO FLATS, AK N5200X Incident substantial
THE MISSING NUMBER 6 CYLINDER PISTON PIN CAP AND THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 6 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD CAP. ALSO, THE LACK OF SUITABLE LANDIN…

THE MISSING NUMBER 6 CYLINDER PISTON PIN CAP AND THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 6 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD CAP. ALSO, THE LACK OF SUITABLE LANDING AREA FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aug 05, 1994 JUNEAU, AK N9120M Incident substantial
THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PRESCRIBED PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF THE AUXILIARY FUEL BOOST PUMP …

THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PRESCRIBED PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF THE AUXILIARY FUEL BOOST PUMP SWITCH, OPERATING THE AIRPLANE WITH A IMPROPERLY OPERATING SWITCH, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA.
Jul 18, 1994 ANCHORAGE, AK N4685F Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER ARM AS A RESULT OF THE IMPROPER 100 HOUR INSPECTION BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Jul 16, 1994 NOATAK, AK N8287Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA. A FACTOR WAS A 'CUT BANK' IN THE LANDING AREA.
Jul 05, 1994 CLEVELAND, TX N4945U Incident substantial LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITH THE CAUSE UNDETERMINED. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Feb 11, 1994 NEW KOLIGANEK, AK N60491 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE STRONG CROSSWINDS AND THE ICY/SNOW COVERED TAXI SURFACE.
Jan 03, 1994 WILLIAMSBURG, VA N776P Incident substantial an exhaust valve failure that created a hole in the piston, which allowed the complete loss of engine oil, resulting in the subsequent forced landing.
Nov 20, 1993 ANCHORAGE, AK N7586Z Incident substantial THE FROZEN THROTTLE CABLE DUE TO MOISTURE.
Sep 05, 1993 INLET, NY N2147F Incident substantial
the blocked header tank fuel port which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor to the accident were the high obstructions in the emergency landing are…

the blocked header tank fuel port which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor to the accident were the high obstructions in the emergency landing area.
Aug 25, 1993 CHALLIS, ID N3431L Incident substantial INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A FACTOR.
Jul 19, 1993 KELLY RIVER BAR, AK N756AH Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE TAKEOFF DISTANCE WAS AVAILABLE. THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN WAS A FACTOR.
Jul 02, 1993 SKWENTNA, AK N1801Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE SUBMERGED SAND BAR AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE TAXISPEED.
Jun 13, 1993 PORTAGE, AK N4672U Incident minor
THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER TWO CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BEARING DUE TO THE SHIFTING OF THE BEARING WITHIN ITS JOURNAL RACE WHICH PRODUCED AN OIL STARVAT…

THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER TWO CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BEARING DUE TO THE SHIFTING OF THE BEARING WITHIN ITS JOURNAL RACE WHICH PRODUCED AN OIL STARVATION/THERMAL DISTRESS EVENT.
Jun 04, 1993 IGIUGIG, AK N756HL Incident substantial THE PILOT IN COMMAND SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.
May 17, 1993 DEADHORSE, AK N734GW Incident substantial THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT IN ATTEMPTING TO LAND UNDER THE EXISTING HIGH WIND CONDITION.
Mar 15, 1993 GUADALAJARA, MX XAGOM Incident minor Investigation pending
Feb 03, 1993 KEUTERVILLE, ID N2837J Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. FACTORS INCLUDE A POWER LINE IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRSTRIP.
Oct 23, 1992 SLATE CREEK, AK N9138M Incident substantial THE ICY CONDITION OF THE RUNWAY AND THE DISCONTINUED SNOW REMOVAL.
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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