Cessna U206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 376 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2017 | Itaituba, BR | PT-LSC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 2017 | Chicken, AK | N734GW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road. |
| Sep 05, 2017 | San Jose, CS | TI-AGM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Sep 01, 2017 | Harpswell, ME | N4615X | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which result…A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main bearings, loss of lubrication, and failure of the crankshaft. |
| Aug 08, 2017 | Eteringbang, GY | 8R-GPR | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Port Alsworth, AK | N1749R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and …The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was (1) the inadequate preflight weather planning by the pilot and duty officer (2) the operator's inadequate operational control structure, and (3) the inadequate oversight of the operator's operational control structure by the Federal Aviation Administration. |
| Jul 23, 2017 | Culiacan, MX | XB-MUM | Fatal (7) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Apr 09, 2017 | Seine-Maritime, FR | F-HNCM | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Cave-In-Rock, IL | N891LL | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to air entering the fuel system for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributin…A total loss of engine power due to air entering the fuel system for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to restart the engine due to the check valve assembly design. |
| 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. |
| Sep 18, 2015 | Spring Hill, FL | N8615Z | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Aug 08, 2015 | Istra, RS | RA-67523 | Fatal (9) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Trapper Creek, AK | N734VB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground. |