Cessna U206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 376 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2025 | Alto Alegre, OF | PS-SLM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2025 | Yakutat, AK | N206GR | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during approach in gusting wind conditions to a remote airstrip, resulting in a collision with brush. |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Gulkana, AK | N29110 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Kerrville, TX | N756XY | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to confirm the fuel quantity before flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Falun, WI | N932DB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over …The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over the glassy water surface than it was, resulting in the airplane impacting the water. |
| Jun 03, 2025 | Santa Elena de Uairén, OF | YV-1983 | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 2025 | Novo Progresso, OF | PT-JTP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Cantón Central San José y Distrito de Pavas, CS | TI-GER | Fatal (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 2024 | Barinas, OF | YV1993 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Skwentna, AK | N3495L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed go-around decision, which resulted in inadvertent contact with the landing surface, loss of directional control, and a nose over i…The pilot’s delayed go-around decision, which resulted in inadvertent contact with the landing surface, loss of directional control, and a nose over in gusting wind conditions. |
| Sep 19, 2024 | West Sacramento, CA | N6522Z | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 01, 2024 | Moora, AS | VH-TDQ | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| May 25, 2024 | Butler, MO | N29173 | Serious (1) | destroyed | The jumper’s unintentional deployment of his emergency parachute and subsequent impact with the airplane’s horizontal stabilizer. |
| Apr 05, 2024 | Chandeluer Islands, LA | N7896S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a landing on rough water conditions, which resulted in an impact with the water. |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Waramasen Indigenous Community, VE | YV1164 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Canaima, OF | YV-1396 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Challis, ID | N3923G | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the lan…The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the landing gear spring assembly which allowed corrosion to develop. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Chinitna Bay, AK | N1733R | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Skwentna, AK | N4891Z | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s float contacted an undetected submerged gravel bar during landing which resulted in a nose over. |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Chugiak, AK | N9572G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm. |
| Sep 09, 2022 | Buckland, AK | N8019Z | Incident | substantial | The installation of incompatible rocker arms and rocker arm bushings during an engine overhaul, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. |
| Sep 07, 2022 | Millinocket, ME | N756SG | Serious (1) | minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 08, 2022 | Kodiak, AK | N592KB | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracks that initiated from corrosion pitting. |
| May 26, 2022 | Sandy Lake First Nation, CA | C-GBGJ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 2022 | Camanaos, OF | HK4228 | Incident | minor | 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.
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