Cessna 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 1992 | LIME VILLAGE, AK | N29245 | Incident | substantial | PILOT IN COMMAND'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HAZARDS ON OR NEAR THE GRAVEL BAR STRIP TAKEOFF AREA. |
| Sep 16, 1992 | CHENA MARINA, AK | N206RK | Incident | substantial |
PILOT IN COMMANDS'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF PERFORM…PILOT IN COMMANDS'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE, LACK OF RECENCY OF PIC EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION, LOSS OF AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE TAKEOFF CAPABILITIES, TERRAIN CONDITION OF SOFT WET SNOW. |
| Aug 26, 1992 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N711FY | Incident | substantial |
PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TAILWIND AND THE IMPROPER APPROACH PROCEDURE USED BY …PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TAILWIND AND THE IMPROPER APPROACH PROCEDURE USED BY THE PILOT, AN INADEQUATE BACKGROUND CHECK OF PILOT IN HIRING BY COMPANY/MGMT, INADEQUATE TRAINING AND CHECK OF PILOT BY COMPANY/MGMT. |
| Jan 08, 1992 | ENGLISH BAY, AK | N5282U | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE ICE AND SLUSH ON THE RUNWAY, …THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE ICE AND SLUSH ON THE RUNWAY, THE SNOWBANK, AND THE CROSSWIND. |
| Sep 21, 1991 | JAMUL, CA | N5123U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT WET RUNWAY CONDITION. |
| Aug 30, 1991 | KELLY RIVER, AK | N2070K | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE JUDGMENT IN DECIDING TO LAND A TRICYCLE GEAR AIRPLANE ON A SANDBAR. |
| Aug 22, 1991 | FUNNEL LAKE, AK | N5209X | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH WIND ENCOUNTERED DURING TAKEOFF AND THE TERRAIN. |
| Jul 24, 1991 | CUBE COVE, AK | N8295Q | Incident | substantial |
A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO A CRACK IN THE BRAKE LINES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY MAINTAI…A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO A CRACK IN THE BRAKE LINES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. |
| Jun 08, 1991 | KAHILTNA RIVER, AK | N5039U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE DESCENT AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT CONDITION OF THE SAND BAR. |
| Jan 01, 1991 | CARLSBAD, NM | N2691X | Incident | substantial | A LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING LANDING ROLL DUE TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |
| Sep 16, 1990 | PUNTILLA LAKE, AK | N756JC | Incident | substantial | AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT. |
| Jul 28, 1990 | HOLY CROSS, AK | N7235N | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jun 17, 1990 | TAKU, AK | N9735Z | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N9735Z (C-206U) TO SEE AND AVOID N756EJ (C-206G), AND FAILURE OF COMPANY MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH ADEQUATE SEPARATION PROCEDURE…FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N9735Z (C-206U) TO SEE AND AVOID N756EJ (C-206G), AND FAILURE OF COMPANY MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH ADEQUATE SEPARATION PROCEDURES. |
| Oct 27, 1989 | OPHEIM, MT | N33211 | Incident | substantial | PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHILE EXECUTING A LOW PASS. |
| Aug 16, 1989 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N6327Z | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO LIFT-OFF PREMATURELY, THEN INADVERTENTLY ENTER A STALL/MUSH. THE GUSTY/CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTOR…THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO LIFT-OFF PREMATURELY, THEN INADVERTENTLY ENTER A STALL/MUSH. THE GUSTY/CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. |
| Jul 06, 1989 | EUREKA, AK | N60529 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A HARD LANDING A SUBSEQUENT GO-AROUND ATTEMPT. |
| Jul 01, 1989 | DEL RIO, TX | N579LD | Incident | substantial | PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A PORPOISE. |
| Jun 01, 1989 | FLUSHING, MI | N8535Q | Incident | substantial |
PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF ATTEMPT, AND THE AIRCRAFT'S RESULTANT COLLISION WITH TREES. THE WET RUNWAY WAS A FACTOR…PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF ATTEMPT, AND THE AIRCRAFT'S RESULTANT COLLISION WITH TREES. THE WET RUNWAY WAS A FACTOR IN THE LACK OF NORMAL BRAKING ACTION. |
| May 27, 1989 | SAINT JO, TX | N72279 | Incident | destroyed | THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF FROM A FIELD THAT WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE. |
| Oct 06, 1988 | EAGLE, AK | N734GW | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1988 | GLADE PARK, CO | N71001 | Incident | — |
THE FAILURE OF THE #1 CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY IN THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR IN THE INCIDENT WAS THAT THE PILOT DID NOT SEE & …THE FAILURE OF THE #1 CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY IN THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR IN THE INCIDENT WAS THAT THE PILOT DID NOT SEE & AVOID POWER WIRES IN THE FORCED LANDING PATH. |
| Aug 29, 1988 | SAINT GEORGE, UT | N5028U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 1988 | CHUGIAK, AK | N4571K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 1988 | CANTWELL, AK | N51205 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 1988 | LOVELAND, CO | N756EY | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |