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
Jul 07, 1997 PLATINUM, AK N756ZV Minor substantial The pilot's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
May 01, 1997 HOPE, AK N14C Minor substantial
a loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, and the pilot's failure to identif…

a loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, and the pilot's failure to identify and correct the deficiency during the ensuing emergency descent.

Mar 20, 1996 RENTON, WA N1460M Minor substantial
the pilot's initiation of a flight with a known disqualifying heart condition, and his subsequent inflight incapacitation from a heart attack. A fact…

the pilot's initiation of a flight with a known disqualifying heart condition, and his subsequent inflight incapacitation from a heart attack. A factor relating to the accident was: the inability of the non-rated passenger (unqualified person) to attain a successful landing.

Mar 26, 1994 KEY WEST, FL N5087R Minor substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER BEFORE INITIATING A TURN WHICH RESULTED IN THE …

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER BEFORE INITIATING A TURN WHICH RESULTED IN THE RIGHT FLOAT CONTACTING THE WATER DURING THE TURN AND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELING.

Apr 30, 1993 OSHKOSH, WI N50963 Minor substantial LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
May 21, 1992 TURNER, ME N9446G Minor substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN.
Oct 18, 1991 SCAMMON BAY, AK N7353Q Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE ABORTED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
Aug 20, 1991 RAINY PASS, AK N756WR Minor substantial THE PILOT EXCEEDED THE CLIMB PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Jun 26, 1990 SAVOY, IL N35703 Minor destroyed THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Feb 03, 1989 SAN ANGELO, TX N8096Z Minor substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE DURING CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DARK NIGHT WERE CONT…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE DURING CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DARK NIGHT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Jun 22, 1988 BLACK LAKE, AK N2183F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 28, 1986 GRAND LEDGE, MI N1803Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1986 MATAGORDA IS., TX N147ED Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 05, 1986 MCALLEN, TX N8502Q Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 24, 1985 PINEY POINT, MD N1803Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 04, 1985 ANGOLA, IN N6173U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1984 ILIAMNA, AK N4660U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1984 KANSAS CITY, MO N9967M Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 01, 1984 LAKE CHARLES, LA N7383N Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 07, 1983 MEYERS CHUCK, AK N8744Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1983 BILLINGS, MT N2187F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1982 BATON ROUGE, LA N9530G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 10, 1982 QUINHAGAK, AK N756YN Minor substantial 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. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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