Cessna U206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 376 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2015 | Anchorage, AK | N756BW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| May 27, 2015 | Port Alsworth, AK | N888KD | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted fuel exhaustion. |
| Feb 09, 2015 | Kernville, CA | CFGQQ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and…The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Dec 06, 2014 | Campo Grande, BR | PT-JSM | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Braithwaite, LA | N2272X | Minor | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing. |
| Jun 21, 2014 | Abbeyshrule, EI | G-SKYE | Incident | substantial | <br /><br /> |
| Jun 19, 2014 | Cerro Militar, Municipio de Calima, CO | N4258 | Fatal (3) | 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. |
| Apr 11, 2014 | Louisa, VA | N156SA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which …The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which was the result of undertorqued cylinder through bolts. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine through bolts, which led to the eventual failure of the crankshaft. |
| Mar 22, 2014 | Caboolture, AS | VH-FRT | Fatal (5) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |
| Nov 06, 2013 | Donnelly, ID | N206KL | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in likely low-ceiling and low-visibility conditions in mountainous terrain. |
| Sep 15, 2013 | Croydon, AS | VH-WAV | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 2013 | Kotzebue, AK | N8316Q | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight in…The pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Sep 05, 2013 | McGrath, AK | N735LS | Minor | substantial | The pilot's decision to conduct a precautionary landing following a loss of altitude during takeoff initial climb. |
| 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 15, 2013 | Sleetmute, AK | N2141F | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| 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. |
| Nov 25, 2012 | Van Nuys, CA | N5229U | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an…A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with obstacles on the ground. |