Cessna U206G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 119 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2011 | Nanwalek, AK | N252AL | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial c…The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate procedures for operational control and dispatch. |
| Sep 15, 2011 | Beluga, AK | N1779R | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Talkeetna, AK | N756MP | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair colli…The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of standardized, unequivocal procedures concerning common traffic advisory frequencies used in the area. |
| Jul 17, 2011 | Matinicus Island, ME | N910TA | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Apr 24, 2011 | Stow, MA | N304EB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Dec 05, 2010 | Leverett, MA | N9742Z | Fatal (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts. |
| Aug 19, 2010 | Homer, AK | N9815M | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing and subsequent nose over. |
| Jun 30, 2010 | Iliamna, AK | N4596U | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft. |
| May 06, 2010 | Yuma, AZ | N756WN | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was…The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun. |
| Mar 05, 2010 | Nanwalek, AK | N734JM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on a short, icy runway with poor braking action, resulting in a runway overrun/excursion and collision with a snowbank. |
| Oct 22, 2009 | Elizabethton, TN | N120MS | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to remain clear of rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Jul 14, 2009 | Yellow Pine, ID | N71BS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while taking off in a high-density altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's fa…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while taking off in a high-density altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to perform pre-takeoff performance calculations, his positioning of the elevator trim in a nose-down position, and the discrepancy between the airplane's flap positioning lever and the actual position of the flaps. |
| Jul 11, 2009 | Stadtlohn-Wenningfeld, GE | N21SC | Serious (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Igiugig, AK | N4773U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank. |
| Oct 18, 2007 | Lebanon, ME | N8777Q | Incident | substantial | Failure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Fort Bragg, CA | N5344U | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway. |
| Aug 22, 2007 | Anaco, VE | YV-1562 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 2007 | Iliamna, AK | N4773U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the s…The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the shallow lake, while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition. |
| May 24, 2007 | Leeville, LA | N45WT | Fatal | substantial | The failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane. |
| Apr 19, 2007 | Welaka, FL | N2874B | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from utility poles. Contributing t…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from utility poles. Contributing to the accident were the fog and haze. |
| Apr 13, 2007 | Glendale, AZ | N756HQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly latch the door prior to takeoff. |
| Oct 23, 2006 | Willcox, AZ | N206LL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare and porpoising during landing. |
| Sep 12, 2006 | Wasco, CA | N6238U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision in leaving the engine running while he left the airplane unattended. |
| Aug 19, 2006 | Whittier, AK | N4975U | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain while maneuvering to reverse di…The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain while maneuvering to reverse direction in a pass. A factor contributing to the accident was clouds in the pass. |
| Apr 21, 2006 | Bloomington, IN | N120HS | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued descent below decision height and not maintaining adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while on approach. Factors were th…The pilot's continued descent below decision height and not maintaining adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while on approach. Factors were the the night lighting conditions, and the mist. |