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
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.

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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