Cessna U206F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 87 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2009 | Islesboro, ME | N33243 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| 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. |
| Jan 20, 2008 | Kissimmee, FL | N8JZ | Incident | substantial | The probable cause of this accident is undetermined. |
| Jun 16, 2007 | Chelinda, MI | 7Q-YNS | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 2007 | nyika, MI | 7Q-YNS | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Jun 13, 2005 | Skwentna, AK | N51205 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper loading of externally carried lumber that caught fire due to exposure to hot exhaust gases during cruise flight, which resulted i…The pilot's improper loading of externally carried lumber that caught fire due to exposure to hot exhaust gases during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing and subsequent collision with a gravel bar. A factor contributing to the accident was the operator's lack of FAA approval for the external lumber rack that was installed under the belly of the airplane. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Oct 24, 2003 | Edgefield, SC | N3007R | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the fuel filler cap was secured resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power…The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the fuel filler cap was secured resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |