How many accidents has the Cessna U206 had?

The NTSB has recorded 376 events involving the Cessna U206: 115 fatal, 30 serious, 48 minor injuries, and 181 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna U206 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna U206 has 376 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna U206 Safety Record

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

376

All Events

181

Incidents

Minor

Serious

115

Fatal (329 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 04, 2017	Kodiak, AK	N16GP	Incident	substantial	*This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.* The pilo… *This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.* The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the right float struts.
Jun 23, 2017	Page, AZ	N71001	Incident	substantial	The failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which r… The failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to control engine power and led to a precautionary landing during which the airplane impacted bushes.
May 23, 2017	Noatak, AK	N9575G	Incident	destroyed	A fire in the airplane's cabin, which initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
May 17, 2017	Diamond Point, NY	N4804F	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with gusting wind conditions.
Aug 17, 2016	Sleetmute, AK	N8076Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
Jul 31, 2016	Sleetmute, AK	N206JC	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after taking off from a wet runway and his exceedance of the airplane’s cri… The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after taking off from a wet runway and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jul 20, 2016	Cordova, AK	N1222V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear separation and collapse.
Jun 30, 2016	Ely, NV	N9304R	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike.
Jun 25, 2016	Fresh Creek, BF	N9662G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 23, 2016	Chinita Bay, AK	N4596U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, resulting in a tail strike and aft fuselage substantial damage.
Apr 29, 2016	Port Alsworth, AK	N9610Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, … The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, nose gear collapse, and nose over.
Apr 15, 2016	Atlantic Ocean, AO	N1346Q	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power for reason(s) that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
Jul 22, 2015	Kasilof, AK	N206CL	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain… The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.
Jun 27, 2015	Anchorage, AK	N756BW	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.
Nov 15, 2014	La Verne, CA	N9420R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nose… The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nosewheel assembly revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Sep 06, 2014	Gustavus, AK	N3862G	Incident	substantial	The motor vehicles operators' lack of attention, and improper decision to cross the runway with the runway alert system active, resulting in a collisi… The motor vehicles operators' lack of attention, and improper decision to cross the runway with the runway alert system active, resulting in a collision with the airplane.
Jun 21, 2014	Abbeyshrule, EI	G-SKYE	Incident	substantial	<br /><br />
Jun 09, 2014	Chitina, AK	N29137	Incident	substantial	The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise f… The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
Aug 30, 2013	Rumney, NH	N208LH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane's landing gear was properly configured for a landing on water and his failure to properly c… The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane's landing gear was properly configured for a landing on water and his failure to properly configure the airplane during the attempted go-around.
Aug 24, 2013	Tokotna, AK	N35952	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder… A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through bolts.
Aug 05, 2013	Kokhanok, AK	N5364Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
May 31, 2013	Fairbanks, AK	N4571K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over.
May 30, 2013	King Salmon, AK	N77206	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate airspeed control during a glassy water landing, which resulted in an excessive sink rate, and a hard landing.
May 14, 2013	Friday Harbor, WA	N707WJ	Incident	substantial	A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
Apr 24, 2013	Nenana, AK	N756DJ	Incident	substantial	Ice accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and re… Ice accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank.

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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