How many accidents has the Cessna TU206 had?

The NTSB has recorded 170 events involving the Cessna TU206: 46 fatal, 12 serious, 32 minor injuries, and 80 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna TU206 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna TU206 has 170 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna TU206 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 170 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

170

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (122 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Dec 11, 2025	Pell City, AL	N917WC	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2020	Tusayan, AZ	N3422L	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the airplane’s fuel system.
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.
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 21, 2011	Shawno, WI	N12TL	Minor	substantial	The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
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.
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.
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.
May 28, 2007	Napa, CA	N7395C	Minor	substantial	Failure of the number 5 connecting rod due to oil starvation.
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
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.
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.
Jul 29, 1998	BURNS, OR	N756YC	Minor	substantial	Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
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.
Mar 13, 1989	BROOMFIELD, CO	N735VE	Minor	substantial	PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT WHILE CONDUCTING A CROSSWIND TAKEOFF.
Mar 11, 1989	RENO, NV	N4957Z	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR CROSSWINDS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND THE AMPHIBIOUS AIRCRAFT IN … THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR CROSSWINDS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND THE AMPHIBIOUS AIRCRAFT IN STRONG CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Jul 09, 1988	PALO ALTO, CA	N6106U	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1988	ELLSWORTH, WI	N4757F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1988	COARSEGOLD, CA	N735SU	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1987	CHINLE, AZ	N756UN	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 01, 1987	GARRISON, ND	N72415	Minor	substantial	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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