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. |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Homer, AK | N206VR | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a no…The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| 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. |
| Dec 15, 2011 | Nanwalek, AK | N252AL | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial c…The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate procedures for operational control and dispatch. |
| Sep 15, 2011 | Beluga, AK | N1779R | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Arcadia, FL | N8737Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weig…The pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain altitude. |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Talkeetna, AK | N756MP | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair colli…The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of standardized, unequivocal procedures concerning common traffic advisory frequencies used in the area. |
| Jul 17, 2011 | Matinicus Island, ME | N910TA | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jul 09, 2011 | Anchorage, AK | N9129M | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to depart with minimal fuel and his improper fuel management and engine restart procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine po…The pilot’s decision to depart with minimal fuel and his improper fuel management and engine restart procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the Pilot Operating Handbook did not provide the altitude or time that would be lost in the event of an engine restart. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Nogales, AZ | N51010 | Minor | substantial | The pilot did not maintain airplane control during the initial climb. |
| 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. |
| Dec 05, 2010 | Leverett, MA | N9742Z | Fatal (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts. |
| 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. |
| Jul 23, 2010 | Ludington, MI | N82531 | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of accumulated debris in the fuel system from an undetermined source. Also causal wa…The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of accumulated debris in the fuel system from an undetermined source. Also causal was the inadequate annual maintenance inspection that did not include inspection of the firewall fuel strainer and the fuel inlet screen. |
| Jun 30, 2010 | Iliamna, AK | N4596U | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft. |
| Jun 02, 2010 | Anchorage, AK | N59352 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the ini…The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child passengers to sit on other passenger's laps without restraints, and his failure to properly secure the cargo in the cabin. Also contributing was the pilot's excessive extension of the wing flaps. |
| May 06, 2010 | Yuma, AZ | N756WN | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was…The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun. |
| 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. |