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
Oct 19, 2008 Buckeye, AZ N4807F Incident substantial
Another airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contr…

Another airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.

Aug 20, 2008 Groveland, CA N818CT Minor substantial The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted prior to the water landing.
Aug 19, 2008 Glendale, AZ N62DB Incident substantial
A loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequa…

A loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.

Jul 31, 2008 Murrieta, CA N1499M Incident substantial A malfunction of the flight control system and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 01, 2008 Coeur d'Alene, ID N4776U Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was t…

The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions.

Jan 13, 2008 Huesca, SP G-BYIC Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 22, 2007 Nampa, ID N2089U Serious (1) destroyed
The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors include a power transmission line between the point were the aircraft lost power an…

The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors include a power transmission line between the point were the aircraft lost power and the runway that the pilot was attempting to reach.

Jul 14, 2007 New Meadows, ID N9374Z Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to the loss of engine oil pressure following the oil pump's drive shaft failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing…

The loss of engine power due to the loss of engine oil pressure following the oil pump's drive shaft failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough/uneven terrain.

May 28, 2007 Napa, CA N7395C Minor substantial Failure of the number 5 connecting rod due to oil starvation.
Oct 01, 2006 Juneau, AK N206AK Incident substantial
The separation of the number 6 cylinder assembly from the engine during cruise flight, which resulted in a hard forced landing in rough ocean swells. …

The separation of the number 6 cylinder assembly from the engine during cruise flight, which resulted in a hard forced landing in rough ocean swells. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough ocean swells.

Jul 28, 2006 Lowman, ID N5421X Incident substantial The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to a downdraft on short final followed by an uncontrolled descent to a hard landing.
Jun 27, 2006 ELDORADO, TX N5424X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency simulation resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor'…

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency simulation resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Jun 14, 2006 Alamosa, CO N6134X Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the gusty winds, the crosswind, and the pilot exceed…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the gusty winds, the crosswind, and the pilot exceeding the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the airplane.

Jun 08, 2006 Mullan, ID N5136X Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain…

The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain obscuration, trees and high terrain were factors.

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.

Jul 15, 2005 Vernal, UT N1059V Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft dirt airstrip, the low airspeed a…

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft dirt airstrip, the low airspeed and the stall/mush.

May 30, 2005 West Bloomfield, MI N95AK Minor substantial The pilot's inadvertent water landing with the amphibious-float wheels extended causing the airplane to nose over.
May 01, 2005 Tela, HO HR-AHQ Minor substantial Investigation pending
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.
Dec 07, 2004 La Macarena, CO HK2882 Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
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.

Apr 07, 2003 Pistol Creek, ID N756WZ Minor substantial
Inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a s…

Inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a successful go-around and rough uneven terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.

Apr 24, 2002 CATACAMAS, HO N7344N Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 08, 2001 Baborigame, MX XA-PID Fatal (8) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 20, 2001 Garrettsville, OH N113JV Minor substantial The airstrip owner/pilot's failure to use all of the available runway. Factors were a tailwind condition and a contaminated runway.
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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