Cessna 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| 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 |