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 30, 2023 Port Clinton, OH N34PL Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to detect and avoid unmarked powerline(s) while attempting to take off from a river.
Jun 28, 2016 Farmington, PA C-GPJH Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and failure to perform a go-around once a safe landing on the runway could not be accomplishe…

The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and failure to perform a go-around once a safe landing on the runway could not be accomplished.

Feb 08, 2016 Billings, MT N562H Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper flare during landing in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, which resulted in a hard landing and …

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper flare during landing in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.

Sep 21, 2015 Idaho Falls, ID N7269T Minor minor
An in-flight fire during initial climb due to the separation of the engine's turbocharger wastegate overboard exhaust tailpipe. Contributing to the ac…

An in-flight fire during initial climb due to the separation of the engine's turbocharger wastegate overboard exhaust tailpipe. Contributing to the accident was the owner's decision to not comply with a service bulletin that addressed the tailpipe separation.

May 15, 2015 Piggott, AR N164CS Minor substantial
The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead…

The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead of a timing pin during magneto installation, which resulted in a section of the drill bit breaking off and ultimately to the magneto failure.

Aug 14, 2014 Wiggins, MS N1229M Minor substantial A loosening of the engine throttle cable from its support clamp during flight, which resulted in a loss of throttle control.
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.
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.
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.

Mar 31, 1987 GRAND CANYON, AZ N9026B Minor 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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