Cessna TU206 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 170 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

170

All Events

80

Incidents

32

Minor

12

Serious

46

Fatal (122 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Dec 11, 2025 Pell City, AL N917WC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 10, 2025 Bocoa, Vaupés, OF HK641 Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 14, 2025 Tecpan, GT TG-DJE Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 24, 2025 Mitu, OF HK1833 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 01, 2025 Ellsworth, ME N9493Z Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency of the floats, which resulted in an accumulation of water in the forward compartm…

The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency of the floats, which resulted in an accumulation of water in the forward compartments of the floats, a forward center of gravity, and subsequent nose over during a water landing.

May 31, 2025 Vereda El Canelón, CO HK-1925 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 12, 2025 Orlando, FL N27GP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 2022 Bielsko Biala, PL OK-ROY Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 2022 MACIZO DEL AUYÁN-TEPUI, OF YV1729 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 05, 2022 Marlin, TX N858JA Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
Aug 28, 2021 Bernard, ID N922MA Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s decision to continue the flight into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with…

The pilot’s decision to continue the flight into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees an terrain.

May 21, 2021 Phoenix, AZ XBBLB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after an encounter with a windshear during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Nov 21, 2020 Twentynine Palms, CA N878AH Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical engine anomaly, and the failure of the No. 2-cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total…

The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical engine anomaly, and the failure of the No. 2-cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb and subsequent impact with terrain.

Sep 16, 2020 Los Laureles, MX XB-LVT Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2020 Tusayan, AZ N3422L Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the airplane’s fuel system.
Jul 05, 2020 Coeur d'Alene, ID N6373U Fatal (8) destroyed The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane.
Jun 23, 2020 Balleza, Chihuahua, MX XB-PWE Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 18, 2020 Auburn, CA N756TH Fatal (1) destroyed The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel.
Aug 19, 2019 Regina, NM N6588X Incident substantial
The pilot's improper preflight performance planning for a high-density altitude takeoff from a short, dirt airstrip, which resulted in impact with ter…

The pilot's improper preflight performance planning for a high-density altitude takeoff from a short, dirt airstrip, which resulted in impact with terrain.

Aug 02, 2019 Guachochi, MX XB-FZN Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 2019 Waikoloa Village, HI N150SC Incident substantial The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap.
Nov 21, 2018 Puente Alto, OF CC-CXS Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 20, 2018 Brenham, TX N756NN Incident substantial
The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing …

The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the published emergency procedures after the loss of engine power.

Jul 23, 2017 Sandy, OR N10AR Incident substantial The pilot’s improper bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
Jul 16, 2017 Albuquerque, NM N166Z Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
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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