Cessna U206G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 119 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | Kerrville, TX | N756XY | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to confirm the fuel quantity before flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Sep 19, 2024 | West Sacramento, CA | N6522Z | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Skwentna, AK | N4891Z | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s float contacted an undetected submerged gravel bar during landing which resulted in a nose over. |
| Sep 07, 2022 | Millinocket, ME | N756SG | Serious (1) | minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 26, 2022 | Sandy Lake First Nation, CA | C-GBGJ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 2022 | Norseman, OF | VH-JVR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 2021 | McGrath, AK | N1748R | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing surface. |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Happy Valley, OF | VH-AEE | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Londiani, KE | 5Y-BSE | Fatal (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 2017 | Kodiak, AK | N16GP | Incident | substantial |
***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilo…***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the right float struts. |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Cave-In-Rock, IL | N891LL | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to air entering the fuel system for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributin…A total loss of engine power due to air entering the fuel system for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to restart the engine due to the check valve assembly design. |
| Jul 31, 2016 | Sleetmute, AK | N206JC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after taking off from a wet runway and his exceedance of the airplane’s cri…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after taking off from a wet runway and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 23, 2016 | Chinita Bay, AK | N4596U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, resulting in a tail strike and aft fuselage substantial damage. |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Trapper Creek, AK | N734VB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground. |
| Jun 27, 2015 | Anchorage, AK | N756BW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| May 27, 2015 | Port Alsworth, AK | N888KD | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 15, 2014 | La Verne, CA | N9420R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nose…The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nosewheel assembly revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 11, 2014 | Louisa, VA | N156SA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which …The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which was the result of undertorqued cylinder through bolts. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine through bolts, which led to the eventual failure of the crankshaft. |
| Sep 05, 2013 | McGrath, AK | N735LS | Minor | substantial | The pilot's decision to conduct a precautionary landing following a loss of altitude during takeoff initial climb. |
| May 30, 2013 | King Salmon, AK | N77206 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate airspeed control during a glassy water landing, which resulted in an excessive sink rate, and a hard landing. |
| May 14, 2013 | Friday Harbor, WA | N707WJ | Incident | substantial | A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. |
| Apr 24, 2013 | Nenana, AK | N756DJ | Incident | substantial |
Ice accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and re…Ice accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank. |
| 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. |
| Mar 09, 2012 | Naknek, AK | N756CL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site. |