Cessna U206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 376 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2001 | FREEMONT, MI | N756DM | Minor | substantial |
The broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident …The broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed during the forced landing attempt and the short, corn stubble field. |
| Jul 03, 2001 | SAN IGNACIO, BL | CP-1644 | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 2001 | Boulder City, NV | N72218 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind gust and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. |
| May 12, 2001 | New Market, VA | N948CG | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 5 piston for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the inadequate emergency hand…A loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 5 piston for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the inadequate emergency handling provided by the air route traffic controller. |
| May 06, 2001 | Yamhill, OR | N29147 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty tailwind conditions, resulting in an excessive rate of descent at touchdown. Factors include gu…the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty tailwind conditions, resulting in an excessive rate of descent at touchdown. Factors include gusty tailwinds during the landing sequence. |
| May 05, 2001 | Imnaha, OR | N35854 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor. |
| Mar 08, 2001 | Mica, WA | CGISV | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were fog, low ceilings, drizzle/mist, rising terrain, an…The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were fog, low ceilings, drizzle/mist, rising terrain, and the non-availability of a functioning transponder. |
| Dec 11, 2000 | SUMACAL, BL | CP-1721 | Fatal (6) | — | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 2000 | Cambridge, ID | N8529Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Airspeed not maintained and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor. |
| Jul 06, 2000 | NORTH HAVEN, ME | N756HK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to perform a go-around. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience in make and model, and t…The pilot's failure to perform a go-around. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience in make and model, and the short landing area. |
| Jul 02, 2000 | YELLOW PINE, ID | N3488L | Incident | substantial | The locknut was not secured and backed off the bolt. An improper maintenance installation was a factor. |
| Apr 22, 2000 | WANAKA, NZ | ZKJBJ | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 20, 2000 | PARKER, AZ | N7260N | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent porpoise down the runway. |
| Apr 13, 2000 | DELTA JUNCTION, AK | N8255Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were snow-covered terrain, and a short runway/landing area. |
| Feb 05, 2000 | ILIAMNA, AK | N756HG | Fatal (6) | destroyed |
The pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the snow-covered tundra. Factors associated w…The pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the snow-covered tundra. Factors associated with the accident were snow, rain, and whiteout conditions. |
| Oct 31, 1999 | CHALLIS, ID | N902CT | Fatal (4) | substantial | Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors. |
| Jun 18, 1999 | CIUDAD BOLIVAR, VE | YV239 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 04, 1999 | RAMONA, CA | N756CF | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin to compensate for the variable wind conditions existing at the time of the landing. |
| Jan 07, 1999 | HOMESTEAD, FL | N756XQ | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The intentional low altitude flight/maneuver by the pilot-in-command and his disregard of the altitude clearance with terrain resulting in the infligh…The intentional low altitude flight/maneuver by the pilot-in-command and his disregard of the altitude clearance with terrain resulting in the inflight collision with water during the dark night. Contributing to the accident was the lack of U.S. Customs procedures regarding the establishing of floors during training exercises at night. Findings in the accident were the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane at night during a training flight without operating the position lights contrary to U.S. Customs Service procedures, and the failure of the flightcrews tracking the airplane to notify the pilot before impact with the water. |
| Dec 19, 1998 | ST JOHN'S, CA | N4688C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 28, 1998 | MISSING, BL | CP152 | Fatal (7) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1998 | STANLEY, ID | N7494Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's not lowering flaps prior to takeoff and overload of the nose landing gear. Contributing factors were high density altitude cond…The pilot-in-command's not lowering flaps prior to takeoff and overload of the nose landing gear. Contributing factors were high density altitude conditions and high brush. |
| May 30, 1998 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N414UJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and windshear. |
| May 17, 1998 | ILIAMNA, AK | N756HG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for quartering tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident is the presence of a quartering tailwind. |
| Mar 21, 1998 | GRAIN VALLEY, MO | N506SD | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Pilot's inadequate preflight, the partial loss of oil and the resulting rod failure. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. |