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
Mar 08, 2024 Macas, OF HC-CBG Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2023 Tuzla, RO F-HGAZ Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 19, 2015 Sucua, EC HC-CLR Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 31, 2012 Kiim, EC HC-CBG Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 11, 2009 Iliamna, AK N5110U Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's decision to takeoff towards an area of rising terrain and potential downdrafts with a fully loaded airplane, which resulted in an encounte…

The pilot's decision to takeoff towards an area of rising terrain and potential downdrafts with a fully loaded airplane, which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.

May 29, 2008 Mariscal, EC HC-BRS Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 19, 2007 Homer, AK N72067 Serious (4) substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning, and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed to pr…

A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning, and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.

Nov 03, 2003 Golfito, CS TI-AVH Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 15, 2001 Midlothian, TX N5206U Serious (1) substantial the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from a landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
Aug 25, 2000 MAYVILLE, NY N7269S Serious (1) destroyed
An engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin. A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to th…

An engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin. A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to the number 6 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the pilot's injuries was his reduced visibility during the forced landing, resulting from a heavy concentration of smoke in the cockpit.

Jul 08, 2000 ANNAPOLIS, MD N5316U Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to perform a go-around.
Jul 26, 1997 PALMER, AK N9412Z Serious (1) substantial
A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft, and an inadequate engine cylinder replacement by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was unsu…

A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft, and an inadequate engine cylinder replacement by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

Apr 17, 1996 WHITTIER, AK N244PL Serious (2) destroyed The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and whiteout conditions.
Dec 05, 1994 ANGOON, AK N756DA Serious (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOW CONDITIONS.
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.

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.

Jun 27, 1990 FAIRBANKS, AK N7560G Serious (1) substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE WRISTPIN CAUSED THE SEPARATION OF THE CONNECTING ROD FROM THE PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT SEIZURE OF THE ENGINE. A FACTOR WAS UNAVAILABIL…

THE FAILURE OF THE WRISTPIN CAUSED THE SEPARATION OF THE CONNECTING ROD FROM THE PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT SEIZURE OF THE ENGINE. A FACTOR WAS UNAVAILABILITY OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.

Sep 02, 1989 LEES SUMMIT, MO N8705Z Serious (1) destroyed ENGINE PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO WATER IN THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM, AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT.
Sep 30, 1988 HOMER, AK N4634Z Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 12, 1984 YUBA CITY, CA N5249U Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 29, 1984 MCGRATH, AK N756XB Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 19, 1984 SANTA CRUZI IL, CA N733VQ Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 12, 1982 MERCED, CA N4687F Serious (1) substantial 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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