Cessna 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1993 | SWIKSHAK BAY, AK | N9707Z | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE. |
| 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 20, 1993 | BRADLEY LAKE, AK | N5036U | Serious (4) | destroyed |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND NOT REMOVING THE FROST FROM THE PLANE'S AIRFOIL SURFACES BEFORE TAKEOFF AND NOT ABORTING THE TAKEOFF WHEN THE AIRPLANE SHOWED NO …THE PILOT IN COMMAND NOT REMOVING THE FROST FROM THE PLANE'S AIRFOIL SURFACES BEFORE TAKEOFF AND NOT ABORTING THE TAKEOFF WHEN THE AIRPLANE SHOWED NO SIGN OF WANTING TO FLY AT THE INITIAL ROTATION POINT/AIRSPEED. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ICING CONDITIONS. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 02, 1992 | FORT YUKON, AK | N8070Z | Serious (1) | substantial |
FATIGUE FAILURE OF AN ENGINE CYLINDER PRECIPITATED BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND INTENTIONALLY EXCEEDING THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE RATINGS IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN …FATIGUE FAILURE OF AN ENGINE CYLINDER PRECIPITATED BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND INTENTIONALLY EXCEEDING THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE RATINGS IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT IN THE GROSSLY OVERWEIGHT CONDITION. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH GRASS. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE PASSENGER'S INJURY WAS THE UNSECURED CARGO. |
| 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. |
| Aug 16, 1992 | SHISHMAREF, AK | N9798Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 1992 | BETHEL, AK | N9625R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Jul 23, 1991 | SALMON, ID | N5183U | Fatal (5) | destroyed | IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. |
| 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. |