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
Apr 17, 2000 NEVAJ, GT N59143 Fatal (7) Investigation pending
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 29, 1998 BURNS, OR N756YC Minor substantial Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
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.

Sep 05, 1997 YUCCA VALLEY, CA N8487Q Serious substantial the driver's failure to see the posted sign and yield to the landing aircraft.
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.
Jun 27, 1997 HALLS CROSSING, UT N206BC Minor substantial The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.
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 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.
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.
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 30, 1994 GOLD BAR, WA N732JK Serious (2) substantial ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORT. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES NOT FOLLOWED.
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.
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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