Cessna U206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 376 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| 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. |