Cessna P206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 66 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | Port Graham, AK | N8630Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Frankston, TX | N4672F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a gusting crosswind. |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Cozumel, MX | XA-TDE | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 2022 | La Familia, BH | N8725Z | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Kamarang, GY | 8R-DAC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 2020 | Hill City, MN | N206JF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed during the approach and his delayed addition of power to go around and the flight ins…The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed during the approach and his delayed addition of power to go around and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over after landing on the closed snow-covered runway. |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Caldwell, ID | N4746F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and collision with a drainage culvert. |
| Jul 14, 2019 | Cascade, ID | N131DV | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper leaning of the engine. |
| Jun 13, 2017 | West Creek, NJ | N206TF | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jan 03, 2015 | Key West, FL | N2534X | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing. |
| May 27, 2011 | Wasilla, AK | N8665Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from an unpaved airstrip, resulting in a collision with trees. |
| May 17, 2010 | Spring Branch, TX | N50LP | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| Oct 17, 2009 | Palmer, AK | N8665Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land on a short gravel runway, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun and on-ground collision w…The pilot's decision to land on a short gravel runway, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun and on-ground collision with a fence. |
| Sep 08, 2009 | Truckee, CA | N206ST | Serious (4) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributi…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the intermittent failure of the stall warning system due to a contaminated switch. |
| Oct 29, 2008 | Estacada, OR | N2570X | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failur…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failure and the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Apr 19, 2008 | Mount Vernon, MO | N2537X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the entanglement…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the entanglement of the parachute in the elevator control system, reducing the pilot's ability to regain control. |
| Aug 26, 2007 | Center Hill, FL | N904DZ | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot committed suicide. Contributing to the event was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. |
| Dec 29, 2005 | Lake Wales, FL | N8640Z | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted in a hard, off-airport forced landing. |
| Nov 23, 2005 | New Braunfels, TX | N2564X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind conditions resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. |
| Oct 30, 2004 | Jacksonville, FL | N2588X | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The improper setting of the elevator trim by the pilot-in-command, his failure to follow the checklist related to elevator trim setting, and his failu…The improper setting of the elevator trim by the pilot-in-command, his failure to follow the checklist related to elevator trim setting, and his failure to maintain VS during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Oct 24, 2004 | Taylorville, IL | N8619Z | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Aircraft control not possible by the pilot following a premature deployment of a parachute as a parachutist exited the jump airplane during cruise fli…Aircraft control not possible by the pilot following a premature deployment of a parachute as a parachutist exited the jump airplane during cruise flight. The inverted spin encountered by the pilot was an additional cause. |
| Sep 13, 2004 | Clearwater, ID | N4661F | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fatigue crack propagation of the number three piston pin while in cruise flight, leading to a power off forced landing i…A loss of engine power due to fatigue crack propagation of the number three piston pin while in cruise flight, leading to a power off forced landing in an open field. Factors include soft uphill terrain. |
| Jun 27, 2003 | Gooding, ID | N2825X | Incident | substantial | Improper flare while landing. Factors include inadequate preflight preparation and a tow bar that had not been removed prior to the flight. |
| Apr 24, 2003 | Newport, RI | N4624F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with propeller blast. |
| Jun 06, 2002 | Manteo, NC | N2594X | Serious (2) | substantial |
a total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod bolt because of fatigue, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent…a total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod bolt because of fatigue, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent ditching. |