How many accidents has the Cessna U206F had?

The NTSB has recorded 87 events involving the Cessna U206F: 28 fatal, 7 serious, 11 minor injuries, and 40 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna U206F a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna U206F has 87 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna U206F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 87 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (87 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 02, 2021	Igiugig, AK	N9608G	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the dep… The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the departure end shoreline.
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.
Jun 15, 2009	Islesboro, ME	N33243	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
Sep 02, 1997	KING SALMON, AK	N7032Q	Minor	destroyed	the pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the sand bar and the pilot's failure to use all available waterway for the takeoff.
May 01, 1997	HOPE, AK	N14C	Minor	substantial	a loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, and the pilot's failure to identif… a loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, and the pilot's failure to identify and correct the deficiency during the ensuing emergency descent.
Apr 30, 1993	OSHKOSH, WI	N50963	Minor	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
Oct 28, 1986	GRAND LEDGE, MI	N1803Q	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1986	MATAGORDA IS., TX	N147ED	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 05, 1986	MCALLEN, TX	N8502Q	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
May 24, 1985	PINEY POINT, MD	N1803Q	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1982	BATON ROUGE, LA	N9530G	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending

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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