Cessna U206 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 376 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

376

All Events

181

Incidents

48

Minor

30

Serious

115

Fatal (329 fatalities)

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 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.
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.
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
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.

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
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.
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.
Mar 01, 2021 McGrath, AK N1748R Incident substantial The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing surface.
Jan 23, 2021 Denton, NC C-GWAS Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
Jan 09, 2021 Guainia, CO HK1526 Incident Investigation pending
Jul 11, 2020 Nenana, AK N756DJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in an impact with a vehicle.
Jun 02, 2020 Tallard, FR F-HIDZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 10, 2019 Mexico, MO N29173 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact…

The pilot's failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with trees.

Aug 18, 2018 Pedro Bay, AK N441GR Incident substantial
The fatigue fracture of both main landing gear legs during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse and separation of both main landing gear l…

The fatigue fracture of both main landing gear legs during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse and separation of both main landing gear legs.

Aug 10, 2018 Waynesville, OH N29204 Incident substantial The pilot's inability to stop the airplane on the wet runway after an aborted go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.
Sep 05, 2017 Chicken, AK N734GW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road.
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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