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
Sep 08, 2001 Baborigame, MX XA-PID Fatal (8) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 17, 2000 NEVAJ, GT N59143 Fatal (7) Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1996 JASPER, GA N4970F Fatal (1) destroyed
continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from rising/mountainous te…

continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from rising/mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.

Aug 02, 1996 GREER, SC N4813F Fatal (1) substantial The disintegration of the number 3 piston, and the pilot's inadequate selection of terrain for the landing.
Jul 19, 1995 DANVILLE, CA N7091Q Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather and failure to maintain proper altitude.
Apr 25, 1993 CULEBRA, PR N72158 Fatal (1) destroyed FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT THAT ORIGINATED FROM A HEAT CHECK CRACK IN THE JOURNAL, ADJACENT TO THE #2 MAIN JOURNAL FORWARD FILLET.
Nov 13, 1992 RUBY, AZ XBBRI Fatal (1) destroyed FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INACCURATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING.
Jul 17, 1991 MCCALL, ID N7216N Fatal (1) destroyed PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES WERE NOT FOLLOWED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER FUEL BOOST PUMP SELECTOR POSITION, LEADED SPARK PLUGS AND SUNGLARE.
Jun 15, 1990 CHALLIS, ID N7582N Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S ENTRY INTO AN EXCESSIVE MANEUVER AFTER TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED TO COMPLETE THE MANEUVER, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL…

THE PILOT'S ENTRY INTO AN EXCESSIVE MANEUVER AFTER TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED TO COMPLETE THE MANEUVER, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH INTO TREES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND TREES.

Sep 02, 1989 SKYKOMISH, WA N21NW Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT INTO IMC. THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY PLAN AND PREPARE FOR THE FLIGHT AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER…

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT INTO IMC. THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY PLAN AND PREPARE FOR THE FLIGHT AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE ABOVE THE TERRAIN FOR VMC. FOG WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

May 21, 1989 IMMOKALEE, FL N8720Q Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH THE DESCENT ANGLE WHICH WOULD ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED, IN FLIGHT, WITH…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH THE DESCENT ANGLE WHICH WOULD ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED, IN FLIGHT, WITH THE AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE.

Aug 12, 1988 WHITE LAKE, NY N4613Z Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 23, 1988 KIRKLAND, AZ N4884U Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 07, 1986 JEAN, NV N732ZF Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
May 20, 1986 MEAD, WA N8267Q Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 17, 1986 GOLIAD, TX N6633T Fatal destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 03, 1983 RENO, NV N756DG Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Oct 23, 1983 Brentwood, TN N7338G Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1983 FLAGSTAFF, AZ N7353N Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1983 PAMPA, TX N35925 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 21, 1982 SODA SPRINGS, ID N4606U Fatal (1) destroyed 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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