How many accidents has the Cessna TU206F had?

The NTSB has recorded 25 events involving the Cessna TU206F: 7 fatal, 4 serious, 4 minor injuries, and 10 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna TU206F a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna TU206F has 25 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna TU206F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 25 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.

All Events

Incidents

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Serious

Fatal (17 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 29, 2010	Seneca, OR	N1406Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Sep 22, 1987	TAVERNIER, FL	N8741Q	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Feb 24, 1985	SEATTLE, WA	N1539U	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 12, 1984	STRASBURG, CO	N222LS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 23, 1982	FRANKLIN, CA	N59263	Incident	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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