Cessna 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1998 | YAKUTAT, AK | N121W | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift. |
| Jul 23, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N206F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft. |
| Jul 19, 1998 | PALMER, AK | N7370N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors were the downslope winds and down…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors were the downslope winds and downdrafts. |
| Jul 01, 1998 | ALEKNAGIK, AK | N456TA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condi…The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition, and the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around. |
| May 27, 1998 | TYONEK, AK | N5297U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors in the accident were weather co…The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of a mountain wave, and downdrafts. |
| Dec 16, 1997 | MNT. VILLAGE, AK | N9575G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 26, 1997 | PALMER, AK | N9412Z | Serious (1) | substantial |
A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft, and an inadequate engine cylinder replacement by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was unsu…A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft, and an inadequate engine cylinder replacement by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jun 21, 1997 | PRUDHOE BAY, AK | N756DJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane and failure to properly secure the baggage door. |
| Jun 08, 1997 | SAUGUS, CA | N756PU | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while attempting VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Jun 01, 1997 | ATLIN, CA | N9607Z | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 1996 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N7312C | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
improper installation of a connecting bolt in the throttle linkage, which resulted in a worn/disconnected throttle arm, partial loss of engine power, …improper installation of a connecting bolt in the throttle linkage, which resulted in a worn/disconnected throttle arm, partial loss of engine power, and a forced landing after takeoff. |
| Sep 08, 1996 | TALKEETNA, AK | N9515G | Incident | substantial | The disconnection of the nosegear scissors assembly due to the loss of a retainer bolt. |
| Sep 03, 1996 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N1801Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the unfavorable wind. |
| Sep 02, 1996 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N733KD | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in intering a box canyon with insufficient altitude to either execute a turn to safet…the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in intering a box canyon with insufficient altitude to either execute a turn to safety or outclimb rising terrain. A factor associated with the accident was: the pilot allowed the passenger to influence him to enter the canyon. |
| Aug 31, 1996 | YAKUTAT, AK | N7345N | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's landing on the water with the landing gear inadvertently extended. |
| Jun 01, 1996 | KODIAK, AK | N9608G | Incident | minor |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were: soft terrain, the use of an oversize nose wheel tire, and the …The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were: soft terrain, the use of an oversize nose wheel tire, and the FAA's inadequate field approval process for tundra tires. |
| Apr 17, 1996 | WHITTIER, AK | N244PL | Serious (2) | destroyed | The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and whiteout conditions. |
| Apr 01, 1996 | ULYSSES, KS | N6237Q | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while taxiing. Factors relating to the accident were: the high, gusty, crosswind condition;…Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while taxiing. Factors relating to the accident were: the high, gusty, crosswind condition; and loose gravel on the roadway. |
| Mar 17, 1996 | WILLOW, AK | N942SA | Incident | substantial | the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Snow covered terrain that concealed uneven terrain was a factor in the accident. |
| Jan 27, 1996 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N5293X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's poor judgment in conducting the flight in the existing high gusting wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the operato…The pilot's poor judgment in conducting the flight in the existing high gusting wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the operator allowing/dispatching the accident flight in the prevailing weather conditions, and the icy ramp/taxi area. |
| Nov 05, 1995 | KODIAK, AK | N7430N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare. |
| Oct 27, 1995 | LONG BEACH, CA | N2167F | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering by visual reference to the surface in IFR conditions. An additional fa…the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering by visual reference to the surface in IFR conditions. An additional factor was the pilot's failure to continue with the missed approach. |
| Sep 06, 1995 | HOMER, AK | N37EW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in his failure to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors r…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in his failure to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the variable wind condition, and rising terrain (no overrun) at the approach end of the runway. |
| Aug 30, 1995 | SPOKANE, WA | N120TH | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff ar…the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff area and glassy water. |
| Aug 27, 1995 | WHITESBORO, TX | N5088U | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. |