Cessna U206G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 119 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Londiani, KE | 5Y-BSE | Fatal (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Oct 22, 2009 | Elizabethton, TN | N120MS | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to remain clear of rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Aug 22, 2007 | Anaco, VE | YV-1562 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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 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. |
| Sep 20, 2004 | Essex, MT | N206SM | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's misidentification of the airplane's location, which resulted in his improper decision to fly into the wrong drainage, and his failure to m…The pilot's misidentification of the airplane's location, which resulted in his improper decision to fly into the wrong drainage, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a turn to reverse course after he realized his navigational error. Contributing factors were the low visibility due to mist, obscuration of the mountainous terrain, and the pilot's lack of experience in back country flying. |
| Aug 06, 2004 | Optand, SW | SE-GOP | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 18, 2003 | Thonotosassa, FL | N603DK | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing on the water, resulting in a loss of control, and the airplane nosing over. |
| Dec 07, 2002 | Pucallpa, PE | OB1180 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 2002 | ATALAYA, PE | OB-1226 | Fatal (6) | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 05, 2002 | SANTA ANA, BL | CP-1776 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 2002 | San Antonio, PE | OB-1230 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 03, 2001 | SAN IGNACIO, BL | CP-1644 | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Dec 19, 1998 | ST JOHN'S, CA | N4688C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |