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 09, 2012 | Buckland, AK | N9575G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions. |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Nikolai, AK | N729RV | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not made available for examination. |
| Jun 07, 2012 | Homer, AK | N9049G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. |
| Apr 01, 2012 | Winterset, IA | N3830G | Incident | substantial | The loss of oil pressure to the No. 4 connecting rod journal and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Mar 09, 2012 | Naknek, AK | N756CL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site. |
| Sep 15, 2011 | Beluga, AK | N1779R | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Apr 24, 2011 | Stow, MA | N304EB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Apr 02, 2011 | Bridgeport, CT | N100HA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Nov 02, 2010 | Cascade, ID | N3488L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a turn onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern. |
| Aug 27, 2010 | Aleknagik, AK | N35851 | Incident | substantial | A bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen. |
| Aug 23, 2010 | Grangeville, ID | N29100 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after …The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after the assembly shifted out of alignment during the flight. |
| Aug 19, 2010 | Homer, AK | N9815M | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing and subsequent nose over. |
| Mar 05, 2010 | Nanwalek, AK | N734JM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on a short, icy runway with poor braking action, resulting in a runway overrun/excursion and collision with a snowbank. |
| Oct 08, 2009 | Homer, AK | N7138Q | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird. |
| May 25, 2009 | Brainerd, MN | N3970G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds. |
| May 10, 2009 | Oroville, CA | N1457M | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 14, 2009 | Crane Island, San Juan Is., WA | N9428G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper application of brakes. |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Igiugig, AK | N4773U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank. |
| Jan 20, 2008 | Kissimmee, FL | N8JZ | Incident | substantial | The probable cause of this accident is undetermined. |
| Oct 18, 2007 | Lebanon, ME | N8777Q | Incident | substantial | Failure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 18, 2007 | Iliamna, AK | N4773U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the s…The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the shallow lake, while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition. |
| Apr 22, 2007 | Cottonwood, ID | N29100 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, which resulted in a overshoot of the runway in tailwind conditions and subsequent nose over. Factors in th…The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, which resulted in a overshoot of the runway in tailwind conditions and subsequent nose over. Factors in the accident were the tail wind condition and the short runway. |
| Apr 13, 2007 | Glendale, AZ | N756HQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly latch the door prior to takeoff. |
| Oct 23, 2006 | Willcox, AZ | N206LL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare and porpoising during landing. |
| Sep 12, 2006 | Wasco, CA | N6238U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision in leaving the engine running while he left the airplane unattended. |
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.
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