Cessna 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2002 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | N72635 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and nose over during landing roll…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and nose over during landing roll. |
| Nov 09, 2001 | Casper, WY | N9582G | Incident | substantial | failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions. |
| Oct 15, 2001 | Midlothian, TX | N5206U | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from a landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Sep 24, 2001 | Galena, AK | N35962 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Baborigame, MX | XA-SFT | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 15, 2001 | Stebbins, AK | N756DJ | Incident | substantial |
A jammed control yoke during landing, an entangled wiring harness, and inadequate maintenance by company personnel. A factor associated with the acci…A jammed control yoke during landing, an entangled wiring harness, and inadequate maintenance by company personnel. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing, due to the mechanical malfunction. |
| Feb 24, 2001 | HIGUEROTE, VE | YV-196P | Fatal (7) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 2001 | New Richmond, WI | N55PY | Incident | substantial |
The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane when it contacted a patch of ice during the landing roll. Factors associated wit…The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane when it contacted a patch of ice during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the ice and the snow bank which the airplane contacted and the pilot inadvertantly landed on a taxiway instead of a runway. |
| Jan 12, 2001 | VANDIVER, AL | N2468G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low …The pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low ceilings and trees were factors |
| Dec 28, 2000 | Rio Sidra, PM | HP-694 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 2000 | KIANA, AK | N5293X | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with birds. |
| Aug 25, 2000 | MAYVILLE, NY | N7269S | Serious (1) | destroyed |
An engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin. A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to th…An engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin. A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to the number 6 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the pilot's injuries was his reduced visibility during the forced landing, resulting from a heavy concentration of smoke in the cockpit. |
| Jul 08, 2000 | ANNAPOLIS, MD | N5316U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to perform a go-around. |
| Jun 23, 2000 | GERLACH, NV | N511RB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable area and his collision with a dirt berm. |
| Jun 22, 2000 | KING SALMON, AK | N495K | Minor | minor | The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the other airplane, and the inadequate radio traffic advisories by the pilots of both airplanes. |
| Dec 05, 1999 | PORT-AU-PRINCE, HA | HK283 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 1999 | LA CEIBA, HO | HRAJM | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 26, 1999 | NAIROBI, KE | N733YU | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 1999 | ANAKTUVUK PASS, AK | N5446X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions after becoming lost/disoriented. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, a blind/bo…The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions after becoming lost/disoriented. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, a blind/box canyon, and weather conditions consisting of clouds, rain, and fog. |
| Aug 15, 1999 | CORDOVA, AK | N4605F | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to corrosion/blockage of the fuel flow divider vent hole. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jul 31, 1999 | TALKEETNA, AK | N3831G | Incident | substantial |
A leak/partial failure of the left main gear brake system. Factors in the accident were a short runway/landing area, and the presence of rocks/boulder…A leak/partial failure of the left main gear brake system. Factors in the accident were a short runway/landing area, and the presence of rocks/boulders at the end of the airstrip. |
| Apr 26, 1999 | WHEELING, IL | N42122 | Incident | — |
improper installation of the aileron control bellcrank stop bolts and lock nuts during the manufacturing process which resulted in a binding aileron c…improper installation of the aileron control bellcrank stop bolts and lock nuts during the manufacturing process which resulted in a binding aileron control surface. |
| Mar 28, 1999 | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | N59WA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Dec 19, 1998 | ST. JOHNS, CA | UNK | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 17, 1998 | ARUSHA, TZ | N36MS | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |