How many accidents has the Cessna U206F had?

The NTSB has recorded 87 events involving the Cessna U206F: 28 fatal, 7 serious, 11 minor injuries, and 40 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna U206F a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna U206F has 87 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna U206F Safety Record

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

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Fatal (87 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 02, 2025	Yakutat, AK	N206GR	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during approach in gusting wind conditions to a remote airstrip, resulting in a collision with brush.
Aug 28, 2023	Chinitna Bay, AK	N1733R	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
Feb 14, 2023	Chugiak, AK	N9572G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow… The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm.
Jun 08, 2022	Kodiak, AK	N592KB	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracks that initiated from corrosion pitting.
Jun 23, 2017	Page, AZ	N71001	Incident	substantial	The failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which r… The failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to control engine power and led to a precautionary landing during which the airplane impacted bushes.
May 23, 2017	Noatak, AK	N9575G	Incident	destroyed	A fire in the airplane's cabin, which initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
Jul 22, 2015	Kasilof, AK	N206CL	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain… The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.
Aug 30, 2013	Rumney, NH	N208LH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane's landing gear was properly configured for a landing on water and his failure to properly c… The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane's landing gear was properly configured for a landing on water and his failure to properly configure the airplane during the attempted go-around.
Aug 24, 2013	Tokotna, AK	N35952	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder… A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through bolts.
Aug 05, 2013	Kokhanok, AK	N5364Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
Oct 09, 2012	Buckland, AK	N9575G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions.
Aug 27, 2010	Aleknagik, AK	N35851	Incident	substantial	A bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.
Oct 08, 2009	Homer, AK	N7138Q	Incident	substantial	An in-flight collision with a bird.
Jan 20, 2008	Kissimmee, FL	N8JZ	Incident	substantial	The probable cause of this accident is undetermined.
Jun 15, 2005	Homer, AK	N7138Q	Incident	substantial	The fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A fact… The fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of nosewheel steering control.
Jan 14, 2005	Prevost, WA	N8313Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot not identifying unsafe landing conditions, and his subsequent intentional swerve during the landing roll resulting in impacting a ditch. Co… The pilot not identifying unsafe landing conditions, and his subsequent intentional swerve during the landing roll resulting in impacting a ditch. Contributing factors were the ice/frost on the grass/dirt one-way runway (1,560 feet in length), the unexpected tail wind gust, and the ditch he encountered after he swerved to avoid going past the end of the runway into trees.
Nov 19, 2004	Bethel, AK	N9644G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of cont… The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during taxi from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
May 02, 2004	Nanwalek, AK	N35860	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground.
Jul 12, 2002	Koliganek, AK	N696TK	Incident	substantial	The pilot's premature lift-off which precipitated an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent collision with terrain.
Apr 03, 2002	MATINICUS, ME	N1523U	Incident	substantial	A partially blocked fuel metering unit inlet screen, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Also causal, was the operator's lack of inlet … A partially blocked fuel metering unit inlet screen, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Also causal, was the operator's lack of inlet screen inspection procedures.
May 05, 2001	Imnaha, OR	N35854	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor.
Apr 13, 2000	DELTA JUNCTION, AK	N8255Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were snow-covered terrain, and a short runway/landing area.
Aug 07, 1998	STANLEY, ID	N7494Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot-in-command's not lowering flaps prior to takeoff and overload of the nose landing gear. Contributing factors were high density altitude cond… The pilot-in-command's not lowering flaps prior to takeoff and overload of the nose landing gear. Contributing factors were high density altitude conditions and high brush.
Sep 07, 1997	STANLEY, ID	N7494Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate planning/decision for taking off in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Factors include a high density altitude,… The pilot's inadequate planning/decision for taking off in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Factors include a high density altitude, gusty winds, downdrafts, and soft terrain in the area of the forced landing.
Jun 04, 1997	CHEVAK, AK	N736	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of the prevailing wind conditions during landing.

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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