Cessna U206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 376 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2022 | Newhalen, AK | N1853Q | Serious (4) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss o…The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. |
| Mar 03, 2022 | Norseman, OF | VH-JVR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2021 | Igiugig, AK | N9608G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the dep…The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the departure end shoreline. |
| 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 |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Happy Valley, OF | VH-AEE | Minor | 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, 2019 | Hopedale, LA | N5364Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteoro…The controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Mar 11, 2019 | Bolivar, VE | YV1801 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Eteringbang, GY | 8R-GHB | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Londiani, KE | 5Y-BSE | Fatal (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 03, 2018 | Culiacan, Sinaloa-Mexico, MX | XB-NGU | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Machadodorp, SF | ZS-DIV | Serious (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Chemajenjera Hill, ZI | Z-BRS | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Rainy Pass, AK | N1738R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and…The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and subsequent controlled flight into mountainous terrain. |
| Sep 09, 2018 | Willow, AK | N8070Z | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain control during a night landing pattern crosswind turn due to spatial disorientation and the flig…The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain control during a night landing pattern crosswind turn due to spatial disorientation and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with terrain. |
| 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 17, 2018 | Fort Simpson, CA | C-FNEQ | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Barter Island, AK | N206JM | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions. |
| 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. |
| May 04, 2018 | Trelawny, JM | N8281Q | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 10, 2017 | Maunaloa, HI | N732DF | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which res…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. |