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 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.

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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