Cessna U206 Safety Record

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

376

All Events

181

Incidents

48

Minor

30

Serious

115

Fatal (329 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 06, 2004 Optand, SW SE-GOP Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 29, 2004 Yakutat, AK N9178G Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to secure the cargo door, which resulted in the cargo door coming open during the takeoff…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to secure the cargo door, which resulted in the cargo door coming open during the takeoff roll.

Jun 27, 2004 Honiton, UK G-BGED Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 2004 Queensland, AS VH-OWA Serious (4) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 2004 Owatonna, MN N81685 Fatal (4) destroyed
The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteor…

The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.

May 02, 2004 Nanwalek, AK N35860 Incident substantial A loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground.
Apr 19, 2004 Lake Havasu, AZ N4941F Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and structural damage to the firewall.
Jan 16, 2004 Kelleys Island, OH N9940M Serious minor
The pilot's improper decision to unload passengers and leave the airplane unattended while the engine was running, and the passenger's inadequate visu…

The pilot's improper decision to unload passengers and leave the airplane unattended while the engine was running, and the passenger's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. A factor related to the accident was the impairment of the passenger due to alcohol.

Jan 06, 2004 Canaima, VE YV-2070 Serious (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 18, 2003 Thonotosassa, FL N603DK Fatal (2) substantial The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing on the water, resulting in a loss of control, and the airplane nosing over.
Oct 24, 2003 Edgefield, SC N3007R Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the fuel filler cap was secured resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power…

The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the fuel filler cap was secured resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.

Sep 14, 2003 Greenville, ME N755FA Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during th…

The pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb.

Mar 15, 2003 Honesdale, PA N4896F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor was the crosswind.
Dec 07, 2002 Pucallpa, PE OB1180 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 12, 2002 ATALAYA, PE OB-1226 Fatal (6) Investigation pending
Jul 12, 2002 Koliganek, AK N696TK Incident substantial The pilot's premature lift-off which precipitated an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent collision with terrain.
Apr 05, 2002 SANTA ANA, BL CP-1776 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 03, 2002 MATINICUS, ME N1523U Incident substantial
A partially blocked fuel metering unit inlet screen, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Also causal, was the operator's lack of inlet …

A partially blocked fuel metering unit inlet screen, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Also causal, was the operator's lack of inlet screen inspection procedures.

Feb 23, 2002 San Antonio, PE OB-1230 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 13, 2002 CACKCHILA, GT TG-SAC Fatal (2) Investigation pending
Sep 22, 2001 Paxson, AK N3831G Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing after landing in mixed rain and snow. Factors associated with the accident are re…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing after landing in mixed rain and snow. Factors associated with the accident are reduced visibility conditions due to the snow and rain.

Sep 02, 2001 MILLERSBURG, OH N579LD Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun during landing. Factors were the short, wet, grass runway, and his failur…

The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun during landing. Factors were the short, wet, grass runway, and his failure to do a go-around.

Aug 25, 2001 Valencia, VE YV856P Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 31, 2001 McCarthy, AK N29167 Incident substantial The pilot's decision to not abort the takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are a short and rising runway.
Jul 30, 2001 Yakutat, AK N5371U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation during the takeoff roll.
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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