Cessna 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Chalkyitsik, AK | N8255Q | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the…A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to ensure replacement filters were available for use during refueling operations. |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Haines Junction, OF | C-GRSA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 2024 | Fairbanks, AK | N8795Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jun 07, 2024 | King Salmon, AK | N756CL | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition of the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined. |
| May 11, 2024 | Sentvid pri Sticni, SI | S5-DOT | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 2024 | Macas, OF | HC-CBG | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Mashava, OF | Z-CAM | Fatal (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 2023 | Tuzla, RO | F-HGAZ | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 2023 | Esrum Sø, DA | LN-TEP | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 03, 2023 | Gracias A Dios, OF | HR-NCH | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 2023 | Chiribiquete National Park, OF | HK2803 | Fatal (7) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Santa Ana del Yucuma, BL | CP-2625 | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Gimpo, KS | HL1113 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 2023 | Stann Creek, BH | V3-HES | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Barangay Ditarum, RP | RP-C1174 | Fatal (6) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 2022 | Vielbrunn, GE | F-HMDR | Fatal (1) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jun 07, 2022 | Punaauia, FP | F-BXAM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Vereda La Pollata, Villavicencio, OF | HK1833 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Paranam, OF | PZ-TBG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Sonana, OF | HK-2803 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Stockton, CA | N11379 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Aug 10, 2019 | Prospect, OR | N5152U | Incident | substantial | The failure of the counterweight retainer pin plate which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 10, 2018 | Boise, ID | N16HT | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s impact with a bird during the approach. |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Sugar Land, TX | N247F | Minor | substantial | Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Sep 04, 2018 | London, KY | N230DE | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind. |
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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