Cessna U206G Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 119 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

119

All Events

51

Incidents

15

Minor

16

Serious

37

Fatal (106 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Dec 19, 1998 ST JOHN'S, CA N4688C Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 28, 1998 MISSING, BL CP152 Fatal (7) destroyed Investigation pending
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.
Aug 12, 1997 HALIBUT COVE, AK N756AD Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions which led the pilot to maneuver within the confines of the lake to avoid surrounding terrain…

The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions which led the pilot to maneuver within the confines of the lake to avoid surrounding terrain and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the terrain-induced turbulence and gusts.

Jul 07, 1997 PLATINUM, AK N756ZV Minor substantial The pilot's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
May 05, 1996 GULF OF MEXICO, N9702Z Incident substantial Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
Apr 14, 1996 VENICE, LA N734QW Fatal (1) destroyed the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the fog.
Apr 02, 1996 OLD BRIDGE, NJ N9625R Serious (1) substantial
fuel contamination, due to improper servicing of the aircraft, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and collisio…

fuel contamination, due to improper servicing of the aircraft, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and collision with a tree. The strong surface wind was a related factor.

Mar 17, 1996 KEY WEST, FL N9983Z Fatal (5) destroyed
The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight rather than making an immediate water landing due to the low altitude of the airplane and obstruc…

The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight rather than making an immediate water landing due to the low altitude of the airplane and obstructions ahead, which led to his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstructions and subsequent inadvertent stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were: an inadequate 100-hour inspection of the airplane by company maintenance personnel for failure to fix a damaged ignition lead and a partially separated keel on one of the floats, the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane for his failure to pump a float to remove water, and the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with an excessive magneto drop.

Dec 16, 1995 BANGOR, ME N6250X Incident substantial
the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly plan his approach for landing, so that the airplane would not stall or to…

the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly plan his approach for landing, so that the airplane would not stall or touchdown hard. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, the accumulation of airframe ice, and the pilot's reduced visibility due to the ice covered windshield.

Dec 10, 1995 SELAWIK, AK N5293X Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the…

The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the accident is an open door.

Sep 12, 1995 DOS PALOS, CA N6355U Fatal (2) destroyed the pilot-in-command's failure to assure that adequate airspeed was maintained.
Apr 06, 1995 NASSAU, BF N756CW Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 26, 1994 KEY WEST, FL N5087R Minor substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER BEFORE INITIATING A TURN WHICH RESULTED IN THE …

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER BEFORE INITIATING A TURN WHICH RESULTED IN THE RIGHT FLOAT CONTACTING THE WATER DURING THE TURN AND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELING.

Apr 02, 1992 KOTZEBUE, AK N9909Z Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REMOVE ALL THE FROST FROM THE AIRPLANE AND EXCEEDING THE GROSS WEIGHT LIMIT OF THE AIRPLANE.
Mar 29, 1992 LAFAYETTE, TN N9679G Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTIONS WHICH RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN WHERE…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTIONS WHICH RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN WHERE THE AIRPLANE WAS FORCE LANDED.

Dec 09, 1991 PASADENA, TX N756DE Serious (4) substantial
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOTS' IMPROPER BOOST PUMP PROCEDURE. FACTORS WERE PILOTS' FAILURE TO FOLLOW CHECKLIST, DARK NIGHT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAI…

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOTS' IMPROPER BOOST PUMP PROCEDURE. FACTORS WERE PILOTS' FAILURE TO FOLLOW CHECKLIST, DARK NIGHT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Mar 08, 1991 SPARREVOHN AFS, AK N756XE Incident minor
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE ICE IN THE FUEL STRAINER/GASCALATOR. CONTRIBUTING WAS: THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, AND UNSU…

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE ICE IN THE FUEL STRAINER/GASCALATOR. CONTRIBUTING WAS: THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO MAKE THE FORCED LANDING.

Feb 09, 1989 FAIRBANKS, AK N756EA Fatal (1) destroyed SEPARATION OF THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPERS FROM THE CRANKSHAFT BOSS.
Nov 09, 1988 MONTEZUMA, IA N5359U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1988 RUTLAND, VT N9431R Serious (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 29, 1987 KEY WEST, FL N4820R Incident minor Investigation pending
Sep 02, 1987 YAKUTAT, AK N756PS Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 23, 1987 LISSIE, TX N4745U Fatal (3) destroyed 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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