# FAA incident reports: Cessna U206B A list on [Cessna U206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 53 reports - [Accident 20241004015029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241004015029A.md): Cessna U206B · Talkeetna, AK · Oct 4, 2024 · N3495L · Substantial damage > Pilot statement: water landing on amphibious floats (landing gear up) at Chelatna Lake. Lake surface choppy, landed hard, bounced, flipped on third bounce. Interview comments: airman overflew Chelatna Lake, saw choppy water, no whitecaps. Saw cat's paws on… - [Accident 20240405003189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240405003189A.md): Cessna U206B · Bootville Venic, LA · Apr 5, 2024 · N7896S · Substantial damage > On April 5th, 2024, the pilot of a Cessna 206 float plane [privacy data omitted]with 3 passengers on board took off from barataria, LA at approximately 0730CST to the chandeleur island chain. At approximately 0800CST the pilot attempted a water landing, and… - [Incident 20171202022339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171202022339I.md): Cessna U206B · Taylorville, IL · Dec 2, 2017 · N3907G · No damage · 1 fatal > Two of the six that skydived this flight collided resulting in one death. - [Accident 20140906018019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140906018019A.md): Cessna U206B · Excursion Inlet, AK · Sep 6, 2014 · N3862G · Substantial damage > 9/6/14. Flight of two aircraft operated by fjord flying services under part 91 from gustavus, AK to Excursion Inlet, AK. Aircraft N6255H cleared landing strip for landing at exi and activated landing strip warning lights and horns. Acft N6225H landed and… - [Accident 20120401003999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120401003999A.md): Cessna U206B · Winterset, IA · Apr 1, 2012 · N3830G · Substantial damage > Pilot and sky divers took off from the Winterset, Iowa, airport at approximately 1500L time. Aircraft was flying a predominately north heading and on the climb out, pilot noticed that the cylinder head temperature was starting to climb abnormally. Although… - [Incident 20111009025489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111009025489I.md): Cessna U206B · Mesquite, NV · Oct 9, 2011 · N3896G · No damage > This was a tandem parachute skydiving incident involving two fatalities. The investigation was done by the las vegas FSDO. With the assistance of a skydiving subject matter expert, simon wade, it was determined the main parachute failed to deploy and open… - [Accident 20101102054039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101102054039A.md): Cessna U206B · Cascade, ID · Nov 2, 2010 · N3488L · Substantial damage > The pilot took off from wilson bar airstrip in the Idaho back country on a part 91 reposition flight. During the approach to land at south fork ranch in the Idaho back country the approach is in a river canyon. The pilot flew down river and was making a 180… - [Accident 20100323030009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100323030009A.md): Cessna U206B · Homer, AK · Mar 23, 2010 · N522HA · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, he was departing runway 3 and was about 300 feet AGL when the aircraft started to vibrate, exhaust fumes entered the cabin and the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to return for landing on runway 21. The aircraft came up short… - [Incident 20080704847009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080704847009I.md): Cessna U206B · Taylorville, IL · Jul 4, 2008 · N3907G · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) Incident number igl 1920080028. During a first time jump, a parachutist had a malfunctioning main canopy and cut away too low to achieve a full reserve canopy. The parachutist impacted the ground in a bean field near the airport. The jumper did not… - [Incident 20070326003969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070326003969I.md): Cessna U206B · Juneau, AK · Mar 26, 2007 · N3862G · Minor damage > (-23) The aircraft engine quit over auke bay. The pilot was able to land on the beach of portland island without further damage or injury. The pilot stated that he actually landed 50 feet shy of the island, but was able to hydro-plane in to the shore, and… - [Incident 20060723030199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060723030199I.md): Cessna U206B · Taylorville, IL · Jul 23, 2006 · N3907G > (-23) Engine failed in flight. Pilot declared an emergency and landed safely on airfield. This incident is closed with this report. - [Accident 20040814023329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040814023329A.md): Cessna U206B · Dry Tortugas, FL · Aug 14, 2004 · N3800G · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > (-23) During aerial photography flight, engine sputtered, was re-started, stopped again, and could not be re-started. When airplane was recovered the NTSB iic found fuel in the wing tanks and the engine fuel manifold, but the electric fuel pump switches were… - [Incident 20040612013589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040612013589I.md): Cessna U206B · Bay City, MI · Jun 12, 2004 · N3830G · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated that engine sputtered in the turn to final on 36. A go-around was not attempted when aircraft drifted to the right, landing on the grass. Nose gear hit a hole between the runway and taxiway during the roll-out, collapsing the nose gear and… - [Accident 20010922039549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010922039549A.md): Cessna U206B · AK · Sep 22, 2001 · N3831G · Substantial damage > (-23) On September 22, 2001, leonard kragness was on a private business flight from 3AK3 to isabel pass. Pilot in command encountered unforcast snow and icing conditions and decided to land at approximately mile 42 of the denali highway to wait for better… - [Accident 20000702007809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000702007809A.md): Cessna U206B · Yellow Pine, ID · Jul 2, 2000 · N3488L · No damage > (-23) During landing rollout, the aircraft experienced separation of nosewheel when it contacted the ground. The aircraft flipped over onto it's back before coming to a stop, causing substantial damage. The county sherriff's located separated nosewheel… - [Accident 19990731024019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990731024019A.md): Cessna U206B · Talkeetna, AK · Jul 31, 1999 · N3831G · Substantial damage > (.19) On July 31, 1999, about 1100 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 206 airplane, N3831G, sustained substantial damage while landing on a remote airstrip, about 12 miles east of Talkeetna, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual… - [Incident 19990402002989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990402002989I.md): Cessna U206B · Metter, GA · Apr 2, 1999 · N4978F · Minor damage > Acft lost control after landing and ran off the rwy, other circumstances are unknown. - [Incident 19980116003219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980116003219I.md): Cessna U206B · Arlington, TX · Jan 16, 1998 · N3462L · Minor damage > Narrative: the instructor was giving the owner an initial check out in his aircraft. During the takeoff climb to 500 feet, the pilot reduced power and the aircraft engine quit. The pilot attempted an emergency start, but could not restart the engine. A right… - [Accident 19971026047419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971026047419A.md): Cessna U206B · Markleeville, CA · Oct 26, 1997 · N4982F · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-16) The PIC operated the aircraft over gross weight. The route of flight was over mountainous terrain in an area of extreme rotor and mountain wave action. At the date of this report the engine tear down has not been accomplished to determine airworthiness… - [Incident 19970915035629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970915035629I.md): Cessna U206B · Grantsville, MD · Sep 15, 1997 · N3435L > Narrative: aircraft enroute from mwg to apg. Declared an emergency with ihd-r controller, due to vibration and control problems. Aircraft made an emergency descent and landed at cbe without incident. Aircraft maintenance found no. 5 cylinder barrel cracked… - [Accident 19970906025509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970906025509A.md): Cessna U206B · Gilbertsville, KY · Sep 6, 1997 · N206KY · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Nosed over water landing. Right float skin seperated. Appears and recent improper skin replacement. (.4)during a touch and go water landing the float plane nosed over. Examination revealed that the outboard bottom section of the right float was compressed… - [Accident 19960310046939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960310046939A.md): Cessna 182 · Weedsport, NY · Mar 10, 1996 · N3407L · Substantial damage > (-16) Pilot landed on a closed runway that had 10 inches of wet snow. Pilot fueled aircraft and attempted takeoff on another runway that was also closed and partially plowed. Aircraft contacted snow bank and crashed, damaging the aircraft. - [Incident 19950129003439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950129003439I.md): Cessna U206B · San Diego, CA · Jan 29, 1995 · N3817G · Minor damage > Narrative: on January 29, 1995, at approximately 1430 PST, evelyn k. ambrose landed on runway 26L, at brown field, San Diego, CA in N3817G, a Cessna model U206B. The purpose of the flight had been to drop sky divers. The aircraft is owned and operated by air… - [Accident 19930825031079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930825031079A.md): Cessna U206B · Challis, ID · Aug 25, 1993 · N3431L · Substantial damage > Landed hard on remote airstrip. Blamed downdraft. - [Incident 19910831055589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910831055589I.md): Cessna U206B · Port Heiden, AK · Aug 31, 1991 · N3870G · Minor damage > While landing on sand nose gear collapsed. The nose gear fork broke in three pieces. - [Incident 19901128063459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901128063459I.md): Cessna U206B · Chicago/West Ch, IL · Nov 28, 1990 · N4980F > Aircraft icing en route. Unable to maintain altitude. Returned to departure point and landed safely. - [Accident 19891107048549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891107048549A.md): Cessna U206B · Billings, MT · Nov 7, 1989 · N3481L · Substantial damage > Blown over while turning crosswind to park after landing. - [Incident 19890630050709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890630050709I.md): Cessna U206B · Myrtle Beach, SC · Jun 30, 1989 · N3495L > Engine failure. Declared emergency. Landed safely. No fuel in left tank, also sludge in fuel drain with water. - [Accident 19890628018229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890628018229A.md): Cessna U206B · Bear Creek No1, AK · Jun 28, 1989 · N3902G · Destroyed > Dropped in from 20 feet above runway, bounced. Blinded by sun, came down off runway crashed and burned. - [Incident 19881231068119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881231068119I.md): Cessna U206B · Moundville, AL · Dec 31, 1988 · N3853G · Minor damage > On takeoff from wet grass strip right gear sank into runway. Aborted. Nose gear sank into soft field. Minor damage. - [Accident 19870529021979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870529021979A.md): Cessna U206B · Grand Rapids, MN · May 29, 1987 · N3907G · Substantial damage > Landing at seaplane base nose of left float dug into water. Left wing struck water. Aircraft tipped over. - [Accident 19860331016099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860331016099A.md): Cessna U206B · Tecumseh, MI · Mar 31, 1986 · N3855G · Substantial damage > Pilot lost directional control of aircraft during landing roll. Both wing tips hit the ground. - [Accident 19840714035569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840714035569A.md): Cessna U206B · Naknek, AK · Jul 14, 1984 · N3910G · Substantial damage > Pilot reported nose wheel at 90 degree angle on touchdown. Aircraft swerved and nosed over on collapse of nose gear - [Accident 19830522020339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830522020339A.md): Cessna U206G · South Prairie, WA · May 22, 1983 · N3852G · Destroyed > Landed too long on short strip. Struck trees left of runway centerline on attempted go around. Flaps were down. - [Incident 19830308011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830308011859I.md): Cessna U206B · Ontario, CA · Mar 8, 1983 · N4972F · Minor damage > Pilot hand-propped the aircraft with no one in cockpit. Aircraft struck a welder machine. Minor injury to pilot. - [Accident 19810921059729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810921059729A.md): Cessna U206B · Gakona, AK · Sep 21, 1981 · N3805G · Substantial damage > Aircraft crashed during emergency landing after engine quit. Cause undetermined. - [Accident 19801101074549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801101074549A.md): Cessna 206CESSNA · Farmington, NM · Nov 1, 1980 · N48669 · Substantial damage > Aircraft engine quit after takeoff from road. First landing due to fuel exhaustion. Crash occurred on 2nd landing. - [Accident 19800724031499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800724031499A.md): Cessna U206B · Yakataga, AK · Jul 24, 1980 · N3831G · Substantial damage > Nose gear collapsed during landing causing substantial damage. - [Accident 19800720029379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800720029379A.md): Cessna U206B · Charlotte, MI · Jul 20, 1980 · N3830G · Substantial damage > Tried to go around from Private strip. Engine quit. Crash-landed off strip. Found pieces of plastic bag in fuel. - [Incident 19800518058619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800518058619I.md): Cessna 150 · Brigham City, UT · May 18, 1980 · N3902G · Minor damage > Landed short of runway on soft ground & flipped over. Engine lost power, suspect fuel starvation. - [Accident 19800419009809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800419009809A.md): Cessna 206CESSNA · Mcminnville, TN · Apr 19, 1980 · N3856G · Substantial damage > Aircraft crashed during attempted emergency landing due to fuel water contamination. - [Accident 19781023040599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781023040599A.md): Cessna TU206A · Hooper Bay, AK · Oct 23, 1978 · N4SF · Substantial damage > Gusts to 30 knots. - [Accident 19771202039089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771202039089A.md): Cessna U206B · Georgetown, TX · Dec 2, 1977 · N3860G · Destroyed > Eng oil filter bowl not properly seated on gasket. - [Accident 19760916033619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760916033619A.md): Cessna U206B · Nishlik Lake, AK · Sep 16, 1976 · N4965F · Substantial damage > Gusts 15 - [Accident 19760807023199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760807023199A.md): Cessna U206B · Tahneth, AK · Aug 7, 1976 · N3477L · Substantial damage > Float equipped. - [Accident 19760421018059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760421018059A.md): Cessna U206B · El Campo, TX · Apr 21, 1976 · N3442L · Substantial damage > Nr 1 cyl failed. Hit fence & gate. - [Accident 19751226041579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751226041579A.md): Cessna TU206A · Harrison, AR · Dec 26, 1975 · N138ND · Destroyed · 4 fatal > Recovery date 1/1/76. - [Accident 19751225041959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751225041959A.md): Cessna U206B · Queen Creek, AZ · Dec 25, 1975 · N3805G · Substantial damage > Stolen acft. Lnd on desert road. Inj index presumed. - [Accident 19750326005279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750326005279A.md): Cessna U206B · Bethany, OK · Mar 26, 1975 · N4994F · Substantial damage > Gusting to 40K. - [Accident 19740704017479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740704017479A.md): Cessna U206B · Newburyport, MA · Jul 4, 1974 · N3893G · Substantial damage > Nose steering collar assem p/n 1243404-1 broke. Torque links disconnected drg tkof. Acft dmgd drg ld Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206b/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2073322') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206b/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.