Cessna TU206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 170 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2006 | Cordova, AK | N5371U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted an overrun and subsequent collision wit…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted an overrun and subsequent collision with an embankment. A factor contributing to the accident was the snow-covered airstrip. |
| Mar 12, 2005 | Lancaster, TX | N6211Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Oct 02, 2004 | Nogales, AZ | N4835F | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to remain on the designated taxiway surface, which resulted in the airplane's collision with the ditch. The dark lighting conditi…the pilot's failure to remain on the designated taxiway surface, which resulted in the airplane's collision with the ditch. The dark lighting condition was a factor to the accident. |
| Nov 17, 1999 | LAFAYETTE, LA | N4803U | Incident | substantial |
The partial blockage of oil within the engine's oil galley resulting in a total power loss. Contributing factors were the failure of the #1 connectin…The partial blockage of oil within the engine's oil galley resulting in a total power loss. Contributing factors were the failure of the #1 connecting rod, the failure of the pilot to achieve the proper touchdown point during the forced landing, the tailwind and the fence. |
| Oct 23, 1999 | JEANERETTE, LA | N4807F | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while clearing a ditch during a forced landing, resulti…The total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while clearing a ditch during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the ditch. |
| Aug 08, 1999 | DURANGO, CO | N4835F | Incident | substantial |
A worn landing nose gear steering system that diminished the ability to steer the airplane. Factors were improper maintenance by unknown persons, and…A worn landing nose gear steering system that diminished the ability to steer the airplane. Factors were improper maintenance by unknown persons, and loose gravel. |
| Jun 30, 1999 | TALKEETNA, AK | N126KT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not following emergency procedures, and improper use of the electric fuel boost pump, while attempting to restart the engine in flight. A …The pilot not following emergency procedures, and improper use of the electric fuel boost pump, while attempting to restart the engine in flight. A factor associated with this accident was the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. |
| Jun 25, 1999 | SALINE VALLEY, CA | N8728Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, which led to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 21, 1999 | WEST, TX | N29096 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 03, 1999 | CASCADE, ID | N756AV | Incident | substantial | Unsuitable terrain for landing was selected. Snow covered airstrip was a factor. |
| Jul 25, 1998 | MIDVALE, UT | N102AK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Mar 19, 1998 | AVALON, CA | N9674G | Incident | substantial |
Contamination of the fuel system which led to a loss of engine power. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the barbwi…Contamination of the fuel system which led to a loss of engine power. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the barbwire fence. |
| Aug 18, 1997 | EDWALL, WA | N6620Z | Incident | substantial | A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Factors contributing to the accident were the rolling terrain, and the fence. |
| May 18, 1997 | YAKUTAT, AK | N230B | Incident | substantial | the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. |
| Dec 08, 1996 | MAMMOTH LAKES, CA | N756UP | Incident | substantial |
The loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inappropriate use of flaps and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the sub…The loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inappropriate use of flaps and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the subsequent landing attempt. |
| Nov 29, 1995 | EAGAR, AZ | N6236X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the flight. |
| Aug 07, 1995 | ENNIS, MT | N777FN | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INACCURATE WEATHER EVALUATION AND CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER. THE MICROBURST WAS A FACTOR. |
| Mar 21, 1994 | CANTON, IL | N3841G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Mar 08, 1994 | CRYSTAL RIVER, FL | N8319Q | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE NO 1 PISTON CONNECTING ROD FOR UNDETERMINED CAUSES. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR. |
| Feb 16, 1994 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | N756YH | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. |
| Sep 05, 1993 | MARBLE CANYON, AZ | N9454G | Incident | substantial |
fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft either prior to departure or…fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft either prior to departure or enroute. |
| May 25, 1993 | MOUNTAIN HOME, ID | N5203X | Incident | substantial | COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS WAS INADEQUATE. THE WIND GUSTS WERE A FACTOR. |
| Aug 22, 1991 | BLOCK ISLAND, RI | N756UF | Incident | substantial |
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT BY ELECTING TO TAKEOFF WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY WITH THE EQUIPMENT. THE DEFICIENCY (CRACKED/LEAKING FLOAT) WAS …IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT BY ELECTING TO TAKEOFF WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY WITH THE EQUIPMENT. THE DEFICIENCY (CRACKED/LEAKING FLOAT) WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jul 11, 1990 | ROCHE HARBOR, WA | N4953Z | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER ENCOUNTERING UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS DURING FINAL APPROACH TO LANDING. |
| Jul 09, 1990 | SHERIDAN, OR | N4784U | Incident | substantial | INADVERTENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE AUTOPILOT DURING THE FLARE FOR LANDING. |