Cessna P206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 66 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2001 | Willits, CA | N146A | Fatal (2) | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to reset the elevator trim tab during the go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and an inadvertent st…the failure of the pilot to reset the elevator trim tab during the go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and an inadvertent stall. |
| Mar 10, 2001 | Derby, KS | N2507X | Incident | substantial |
The misjudged in-flight planning the pilot had for the forced landing. Factors were the induction air ducting separation, the pilot not coordinating…The misjudged in-flight planning the pilot had for the forced landing. Factors were the induction air ducting separation, the pilot not coordinating his emergency procedure with airfield traffic, and the trees. |
| Jun 05, 2000 | HOWARD, CO | N2577X | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was a thunderstorm. |
| May 30, 1999 | PISCATAWAY, NJ | N4724F | Serious (5) | destroyed | was a power loss for undetermined reason(s) while operating over unsuitable terrain. |
| May 21, 1998 | DUBOIS, ID | N8669Z | Fatal (3) | substantial | Attempted VFR flight into IMC and a loss of aircraft control. An inadequate weather evaluation and drug impairment were factors. |
| Apr 07, 1998 | RIVERTON, WY | N4728F | Serious (1) | destroyed |
continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude from terrain, while man…continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude from terrain, while manuevering to reverse direction. Related factors were: the adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience. |
| Jul 04, 1997 | DESERT CENTER, CA | N4733F | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's unexpected encounter with dust devils during the takeoff ground roll. |
| Aug 05, 1996 | NOME, AK | CFRVD | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain, low ceilings and mountain obscuration. |
| May 26, 1996 | GOSHEN, IN | N2625X | Incident | substantial |
the parachute equipment was not properly maintained by the parachutist. A factor related to the accident was the inadvertent deployment of the parach…the parachute equipment was not properly maintained by the parachutist. A factor related to the accident was the inadvertent deployment of the parachute. |
| May 05, 1996 | HARRISON, NY | N8744Z | Incident | substantial | separation of the number one connecting rod bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 14, 1996 | HARTWOOD, VA | N8682Z | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the inadvertent/premature deployment of the first skydiver's parachute, which resulted in contact with the airplane's horizontal stabilizer by the fir…the inadvertent/premature deployment of the first skydiver's parachute, which resulted in contact with the airplane's horizontal stabilizer by the first skydiver and his parachute, loss of integrity of the empennage to the aft fuselage, loss of aircraft control, and subsequent separation of the empennage. The third skydiver was fatally injured when he failed or was unable to bail out of the uncontrolled airplane. |
| Feb 10, 1996 | FORKS TOWNSHIP, PA | N4655F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and insufficient obstruction lighting requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administrati…The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and insufficient obstruction lighting requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission. |
| Oct 07, 1995 | FISHKILL, NY | N4704F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the fog and dusk light conditions. |
| Sep 18, 1994 | LOPEZ, WA | N8761Z | Minor | substantial | A WORN THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER. |
| Jan 23, 1991 | CLEVELAND, OH | N4626F | Minor | substantial |
FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER TWO PROPELLER BLADE ACTUATING PIN, DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PINS AND NON-COMPLIANCE WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIR…FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER TWO PROPELLER BLADE ACTUATING PIN, DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PINS AND NON-COMPLIANCE WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE (AD 77-13-77). |
| Sep 02, 1990 | TALKEETNA, AK | N8646Z | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND THE DARK NIGHT. |
| May 09, 1990 | LIBERTY, NC | N220P | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIRS TO, AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF, THE INDUCTION AIR BOX. THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION WAS A CONTRIBUTING F…A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIRS TO, AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF, THE INDUCTION AIR BOX. THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Feb 24, 1990 | LOGAN, UT | N4679F | Incident | destroyed | THE PILOT FLEW THE AIRCRAFT WITH AN IMPROPER MODIFICATION TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL LEAK AND SUBSEQUENT FIRE. |
| Nov 05, 1989 | THELMA, TX | N2566X | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DRAIN ALL THE WATER FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING PREFLIGHT. |
| Aug 13, 1989 | LOUISVILLE, OH | N4688F | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING. |
| Aug 01, 1989 | PUNTA ABRIEJOS, MX | N2521X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 1989 | NEW HUDSON, MI | N21GV | Incident | substantial |
PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE WIRES, TREES, AND UTILITY POLE WER…PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE WIRES, TREES, AND UTILITY POLE WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Mar 29, 1989 | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | N4740F | Incident | — | FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY POOR MAINTENANCE. |
| Feb 28, 1988 | EAGLE LAKE, TX | N8721Z | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 1987 | ST. JOHNS, CA | N2509X | Fatal (6) | — | Investigation pending |