Cessna T206H Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 50 events recorded from 2001 to 2024.

50

All Events

23

Incidents

7

Minor

3

Serious

17

Fatal (29 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 30, 2024 Big Bend-Gold Bar, WA N379ME Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 02, 2024 Halls Crossing, UT N50101 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 16, 2016 New Roads, LA N80TK Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 19, 2014 Sterling City, TX N6035W Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.
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.

Aug 27, 2010 Clayton, GA N6075M Incident substantial The pilot's improper touchdown point while landing on the wet grass.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.

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.

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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