Cessna T206 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 63 events recorded from 1984 to 2025.

63

All Events

29

Incidents

10

Minor

4

Serious

20

Fatal (34 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 19, 2014 Sterling City, TX N6035W Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.
May 14, 2014 Macas, EC HC-CFE Serious (5) destroyed <br /><br />
Apr 22, 2014 Gilford, NH N262ME Incident substantial
The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently cont…

The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently contacting the water. Contributing to the accident were the glassy water conditions and pilot's lack of recent experience in amphibious airplanes.

Feb 13, 2013 Sabinal, TX N7824G Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to properly identify the airstrip, which resulted in him landing the airplane off of the airstrip in soft soil causing the nose ov…

The pilot’s failure to properly identify the airstrip, which resulted in him landing the airplane off of the airstrip in soft soil causing the nose over.

Jul 16, 2012 Glens Falls, NY N6200B Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Apr 20, 2012 Macapá, BR PR-CRR Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 04, 2012 Show Low, AZ N445GH Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s encounter with low clouds/low visibility conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of airplan…

The pilot’s encounter with low clouds/low visibility conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.

Jan 22, 2011 Stanwood, WA N142HF Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…

The pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot coping with the death of a close family member in the days before the accident, which resulted in a self-reported disruption in the quality of sleep.

Aug 27, 2010 Clayton, GA N6075M Incident substantial The pilot's improper touchdown point while landing on the wet grass.
May 07, 2010 Borrego Springs, CA N663HP Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot suffered a sudden incapacitating event as a result of his severe cardiovascular disease.
Apr 19, 2010 Fullerton, CA N6045C Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing flare and failure to maintain directional control on the ground.
Oct 16, 2009 Johnson City, KS N454TG Minor substantial The pilot's delayed action in applying full power during a go-around after flying into a fog bank.
Jun 21, 2009 Columbus, GA N6075M Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 09, 2008 Henderson, NV N206TT Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
Jul 28, 2008 King Salmon, AK N3501L Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during a water landing.
Jun 28, 2008 Fullerton, CA N1296M Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, resulting in the wings contacting the runway surface and a prope…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, resulting in the wings contacting the runway surface and a propeller strike.

Jun 07, 2008 Cedar Key, FL N206GG Fatal (3) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a dark night approach to a coastal airport.
Aug 04, 2007 Lovell, ME N206MW Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious floatplane's landing gear during a water landing.
Jul 11, 2007 Gunnison, CO N97PP Serious (1) substantial
An inadvertent stall during takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors in this accident were a partial loss of engine power for reasons undetermined…

An inadvertent stall during takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors in this accident were a partial loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and high density altitude conditions.

Jun 29, 2007 Steamboat Spngs, CO N72638 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions (dirt devils/whirlwinds) and his inability to control the airplane during that encou…

The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions (dirt devils/whirlwinds) and his inability to control the airplane during that encounter resulting in the airplane impacting the runway, subsequently going off the side of the runway, and striking a taxiway sign. A factor contributing to the accident was the dirt devil.

Apr 28, 2007 Grand Canyon, AZ N1273E Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a porpoise.
Mar 31, 2007 Boise, ID N65067 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the aircraft porpoising during the landing. A factor was the wind gusts.
Sep 06, 2006 Cedar Rapids, IA N2430A Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird during climb to cruise altitude.
Jun 27, 2006 Santa Maria, CA N562H Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jan 08, 2006 Palo Alto, CA N531HP Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in a collision with multiple objects.
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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