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
Jun 30, 2017 Surutato, MX XB-NWL Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 10, 2017 Tamazula, MX XA-UIL Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 23, 2016 Villavicencio, CO HK-2659 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 2016 Skiatook, OK N29225 Minor substantial A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jul 23, 2016 San Martin, CO HK2787 Serious (5) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 2016 Charrasquera, CO HK2940 Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 03, 2015 Fall City, WA N206HL Serious (1) substantial The airplane’s collision with the ground short of the runway for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Aug 26, 2015 Lib Mandy, PE OB-1616 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 03, 2015 Saint Ignatius, MT N235HM Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to tighten a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise …

Maintenance personnel’s failure to tighten a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight and an off-airport landing and collision with obstacles.

Jun 23, 2015 Schafers Meadows, MT N8424Q Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in variable and gusting wind conditions.
Mar 20, 2015 Mitu, CO HK2327 Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 26, 2014 Monument, OR N4776U Incident substantial The loss of braking action during the landing roll on a gravel runway for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Sep 22, 2014 Deadhorse, AK N206J Incident substantial
The application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during the replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which resulted in the displa…

The application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during the replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which resulted in the displacement of the No. 2 bearing, oil starvation, and a catastrophic engine failure.

Nov 16, 2013 Akita City, JA JA4000 Incident minor <br /><br />
Dec 01, 2011 Cerro Escalera, PE OB-1299 Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 2011 Bremerton, WA N338F Minor substantial The total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.
Aug 29, 2011 Sioux Lookout, CA N242SA Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 21, 2011 Shawno, WI N12TL Minor substantial The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
Jun 18, 2011 Truth or Consequences, NM N735JY Incident substantial The pilot's inability to control the airplane on take off.
Mar 19, 2011 Puyallup, WA N6169Z Minor substantial
The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine pow…

The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine power.

Oct 20, 2010 Medellin, CO HK2933 Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 29, 2010 Seneca, OR N1406Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.
Mar 14, 2010 Ninnekah, OK N4974F Minor substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
Aug 28, 2009 Ballard, WA N682RC Minor substantial
The pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airpl…

The pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airplane's electrical system, which rendered the gear position indicator system inoperative.

May 06, 2009 Bethel, AK N629SP Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to remove visible frost from the wings during the preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a s…

The pilot’s failure to remove visible frost from the wings during the preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident were conditions conducive to structural icing/frost.

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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