Cessna 206H Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 15 events recorded from 1999 to 2015.

15

All Events

8

Incidents

1

Minor

1

Serious

5

Fatal (10 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 18, 2015 Redding, CA N3535M Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's intentional descent into terrain.
Apr 04, 2015 Honolulu, HI N245RB Incident substantial A blown nose landing gear tire during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
Mar 21, 2014 Philadelphia, PA N309JK Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Feb 08, 2009 Quebradillas, PR N118ME Fatal (6) destroyed The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break up while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions.
Dec 06, 2008 Kalkaska, MI N6053B Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the instrument-flight-rules flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the instrument-flight-rules flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with instrument flight procedures and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.

Jul 22, 2006 Lutsen, MN N52728 Incident substantial The unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during takeoff in rough water. A factor was the wave in the rough water.
May 30, 2006 Aurora, OR N8210G Incident substantial
The failure of both the pilot of the aircraft traveling on a taxi lane and the operator of the automobile driving on a taxi lane to maintain an adequa…

The failure of both the pilot of the aircraft traveling on a taxi lane and the operator of the automobile driving on a taxi lane to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid one another.

Dec 17, 2003 Sanford, NC N9562L Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inflight collision with t…

The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and the ground. Factors were the dark night, fog, and low ceilings.

Dec 12, 2002 Lawa Antino, NS N5072T Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 22, 2002 Sarasota, FL N24013 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain compensation for surface wind conditions resulting in excessive taxi speed, a loss of control while taxiing, an excurs…

The pilot's failure to maintain compensation for surface wind conditions resulting in excessive taxi speed, a loss of control while taxiing, an excursion off the taxiway, collision with a concrete pad, and a nose over.

Jan 22, 2002 Mammoth Lakes, CA N72635 Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and nose over during landing roll…

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and nose over during landing roll.

Feb 15, 2001 New Richmond, WI N55PY Incident substantial
The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane when it contacted a patch of ice during the landing roll. Factors associated wit…

The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane when it contacted a patch of ice during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the ice and the snow bank which the airplane contacted and the pilot inadvertantly landed on a taxiway instead of a runway.

Jan 12, 2001 VANDIVER, AL N2468G Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low …

The pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low ceilings and trees were factors

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.

Apr 26, 1999 WHEELING, IL N42122 Incident
improper installation of the aileron control bellcrank stop bolts and lock nuts during the manufacturing process which resulted in a binding aileron c…

improper installation of the aileron control bellcrank stop bolts and lock nuts during the manufacturing process which resulted in a binding aileron control surface.

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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