Cessna U206F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 87 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

87

All Events

40

Incidents

11

Minor

7

Serious

28

Fatal (87 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 04, 2018 Trelawny, JM N8281Q Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 2015 Istra, RS RA-67523 Fatal (9) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 06, 2014 Campo Grande, BR PT-JSM Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 06, 2013 Donnelly, ID N206KL Fatal (3) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in likely low-ceiling and low-visibility conditions in mountainous terrain.
Jul 23, 2010 Ludington, MI N82531 Fatal (4) substantial
The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of accumulated debris in the fuel system from an undetermined source. Also causal wa…

The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of accumulated debris in the fuel system from an undetermined source. Also causal was the inadequate annual maintenance inspection that did not include inspection of the firewall fuel strainer and the fuel inlet screen.

Jun 02, 2010 Anchorage, AK N59352 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the ini…

The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child passengers to sit on other passenger's laps without restraints, and his failure to properly secure the cargo in the cabin. Also contributing was the pilot's excessive extension of the wing flaps.

Feb 25, 2010 Nazca, PE OB-1117 Fatal (7) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 29, 2008 Santa Rosa, NM N2905Q Fatal (5) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.
Jun 16, 2007 nyika, MI 7Q-YNS Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 16, 2007 Chelinda, MI 7Q-YNS Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 14, 2004 Stanley, ID N20GV Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
Jun 27, 2004 Honiton, UK G-BGED Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 2004 Owatonna, MN N81685 Fatal (4) destroyed
The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteor…

The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.

Sep 14, 2003 Greenville, ME N755FA Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during th…

The pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb.

Nov 16, 2000 Cambridge, ID N8529Q Fatal (2) destroyed Airspeed not maintained and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
Apr 22, 2000 WANAKA, NZ ZKJBJ Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 31, 1999 CHALLIS, ID N902CT Fatal (4) substantial Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors.
Jun 18, 1999 CIUDAD BOLIVAR, VE YV239 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 02, 1992 VALENTINE, NE N206RB Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO AN AREA OF LOW CEILINGS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ALTITUDE SUFFICIENT FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACT…

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO AN AREA OF LOW CEILINGS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ALTITUDE SUFFICIENT FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE, THE LOW CEILING AND THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION.

Jul 09, 1992 Portland, ME CGTCM Fatal (1) substantial
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR. FACTORS RELATED TO…

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AN UNDETERMINED ELECTRICAL FAILURE, AND LOSS OF FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION.

Jun 06, 1991 MUSKEGON, MI N713OX Fatal (2) destroyed
INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE PILOT AFTER EXHAUSTING ALL THE FUEL FROM A SELECTED FUEL TANK. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOTS …

INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE PILOT AFTER EXHAUSTING ALL THE FUEL FROM A SELECTED FUEL TANK. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOTS INADEQUATE TRANSITION AND UPGRADE TRAINING AND A LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE.

Jan 14, 1991 MH N9530G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1990 AUGUSTA, ME N8514Q Fatal (1) substantial
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS AND ROUGH WATER WERE RELA…

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS AND ROUGH WATER WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aug 29, 1989 WEST POINT, NY N8559Q Fatal (1) destroyed
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO AN AREA OF MARGINAL VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE OVER MOUN…

CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO AN AREA OF MARGINAL VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE OVER MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT, HIGH TERRAIN, LOW CLOUDS/CEILING, RAIN, AND TREES.

Jul 25, 1988 LAKE MINCHUMINA, AK N401SU Fatal (1) substantial 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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