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
Sep 27, 2005 Sturgeon Bay, WI N206WK Incident substantial The unexpected wave that the airplane encountered during the landing flare.
Jun 23, 2005 Vineland, NJ N72806 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his decision to land at a closed airport.
Mar 27, 2005 Johns Island, SC N222YT Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures and descent below the published minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an in-flight co…

The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures and descent below the published minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an instrument approach.

Jan 12, 2005 Huntsville, AL N2467X Fatal (2) substantial The pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm.
May 28, 2004 Homer Glen, IL N9548D Fatal (1) destroyed
The seized turbocharger, the altitude/clearance not maintained/obtained during approach to a forced landing on an agricultural field, and the unsuitab…

The seized turbocharger, the altitude/clearance not maintained/obtained during approach to a forced landing on an agricultural field, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the inadequate emergency procedures by the manufacturer, the trees, and the residential area.

Feb 06, 2004 Walcott, WY N51192 Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot not following proper IFR procedures for tracking a VOR radial while on an IFR flight plan in IMC conditions, and not maintaining clearance w…

The pilot not following proper IFR procedures for tracking a VOR radial while on an IFR flight plan in IMC conditions, and not maintaining clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the mountain, and the cloudy weather condition.

Sep 02, 2003 Chickaloon, AK N72598 Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering. Fact…

The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were weather conditions consisting of clouds/mist and low ceilings, and the pilot's failure to obtain in-flight weather advisories before entering mountainous terrain.

Jul 06, 2002 Jackson, WY N2453V Incident substantial
the engine failure for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing attempt. A factor contribu…

the engine failure for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing attempt. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall.

Apr 19, 2002 Sedona, AZ N377ME Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable, gusty and crosswind conditions, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent pilot induced po…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable, gusty and crosswind conditions, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent pilot induced porpoise oscillation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing in a crosswind component that exceeded the maximum factory demonstrated capability of the airplane.

Oct 11, 2001 LakeLanier Isl., GA N919LL Minor substantial
The fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. A contributing factor in the accident was…

The fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. A contributing factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.

May 02, 2001 Watkins, CO N72582 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate during the flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors icing conditions and accumul…

the pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate during the flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors icing conditions and accumulations of wing ice.

Mar 31, 1987 GRAND CANYON, AZ N9026B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1984 AUSTIN, NV N1949U Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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