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 15, 2013 | Croydon, AS | VH-WAV | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Homer, AK | N206VR | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a no…The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Talkeetna, AK | N756MP | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair colli…The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of standardized, unequivocal procedures concerning common traffic advisory frequencies used in the area. |
| Dec 05, 2010 | Leverett, MA | N9742Z | Fatal (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts. |
| Jul 23, 2010 | Ludington, MI | N82531 | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of accumulated debris in the fuel system from an undetermined source. Also causal wa…The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of accumulated debris in the fuel system from an undetermined source. Also causal was the inadequate annual maintenance inspection that did not include inspection of the firewall fuel strainer and the fuel inlet screen. |
| Jun 02, 2010 | Anchorage, AK | N59352 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the ini…The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child passengers to sit on other passenger's laps without restraints, and his failure to properly secure the cargo in the cabin. Also contributing was the pilot's excessive extension of the wing flaps. |
| May 06, 2010 | Yuma, AZ | N756WN | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was…The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun. |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Nazca, PE | OB-1117 | Fatal (7) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 22, 2009 | Elizabethton, TN | N120MS | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to remain clear of rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Aug 01, 2009 | Nairobi, KE | 5Y-LMB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 2008 | Anchorage, AK | N29109 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn…A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn toward an intersecting runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. |
| Jun 29, 2008 | Santa Rosa, NM | N2905Q | Fatal (5) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jun 08, 2008 | Fremont, OH | N29122 | Fatal (6) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was …The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgment in continuing to fly with his severe visual deficiency. Also contributing to the accident was the aviation medical examiner’s failure to accurately assess and report the pilot’s visual deficiency. |
| Apr 25, 2008 | Ciudad Real, SP | F-GSGT | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 09, 2008 | Nazca, PE | OB-1266 | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 2007 | Anaco, VE | YV-1562 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 2007 | nyika, MI | 7Q-YNS | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 2007 | Chelinda, MI | 7Q-YNS | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 2007 | Leeville, LA | N45WT | Fatal | substantial | The failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane. |
| Apr 19, 2007 | Welaka, FL | N2874B | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from utility poles. Contributing t…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from utility poles. Contributing to the accident were the fog and haze. |
| Jun 26, 2006 | CHIGUAO, VE | YV-229C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 21, 2006 | Bloomington, IN | N120HS | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued descent below decision height and not maintaining adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while on approach. Factors were th…The pilot's continued descent below decision height and not maintaining adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while on approach. Factors were the the night lighting conditions, and the mist. |
| Jan 02, 2006 | Brisbane, AS | VH-UYB | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 2005 | Ituango, CO | HK4070W | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 2005 | Mahone, TZ | 5H-APE | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |