# Cessna U206C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2073332 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: U206C - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS A4CE - Registered aircraft: 47 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206c ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024 - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2020-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-18-01): Fuselage · Textron 172N, 172P, 172Q and 62 more. Effective Nov 12, 2020 - [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011 - [AD 2008-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-10): Alternate static air source selector valve · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 179 more. Effective Jan 5, 2009 - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 2004-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-19-01): Upper shoulder harness adjusters · Cessna F150G, F150H, F150J and 129 more. Effective Nov 1, 2004 - [AD 2002-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-07-01): Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Reinforcement Brackets · Cessna 207, 207A, 210G and 32 more. Effective May 13, 2002 - [AD 2000-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-01): Fuel Strainer Assembly · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 163 more. Effective May 5, 2000 - [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000 - [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 84-10-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-10-01-R1): Bladder Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 103 more. Effective Jul 5, 1988 - [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988 - [AD 86-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-24-07): Engine Controls Installation · Cessna 150C, 150D, 150E and 142 more. Effective Jan 7, 1987 - [AD 86-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-19-11): Contaminated Fuel · Cessna 177, 177A, 177B and 83 more. Effective Oct 4, 1986 - [AD 85-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-10-02): Engine Induction Airbox · Cessna 206, 207, 207A and 24 more. Effective Jun 20, 1985 - [AD 85-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-03-01): Throttle and Mixture Controls · Cessna 206, 207, 210-5 (205) and 31 more. Effective Mar 15, 1985 - [AD 85-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-07): Fuel Selector · Cessna 206, 207, 207A and 45 more. Effective Mar 6, 1985 - [AD 72-03-03 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-03-R3): Wing Flap Actuators Jack Screw · Cessna F150F, F150G, F150H and 83 more. Effective Oct 15, 1984 - [AD 79-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-25-07): Alternator Ground · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 95 more. Effective Dec 13, 1979 - [AD 79-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-15-01): Fuel Flow Distribution · Cessna 206, 206H, 207 and 57 more. Effective Jul 26, 1979 - [AD 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979 - [AD 77-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-16-05): Fuel Selector Valve · Cessna 206, 206H, 207 and 55 more. Effective Aug 11, 1977 - [AD 75-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-16-01): Wing Fuel Tanks · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 68 more. Effective Jul 30, 1975 - [AD 72-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-07-09): Cracks And Loose Bolts In Fin & Rudder · Cessna 182, 182A, 182B and 74 more. Effective Oct 17, 1974 - [AD 71-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-24-04): Flexible Hoses In Engine Compartment · Cessna 177, 206, 210D and 28 more. Effective Nov 23, 1971 - [AD 69-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-08-11): Fuel Boost Pump · Cessna 206, 206H, 210 and 38 more. Effective Apr 22, 1969 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 87-20-03 R2, AD 86-26-04 ## NTSB investigations (62, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ANC25LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA078), Jul 25, 2025: Cessna U206C (N29110), Gulkana, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN24LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA197), May 25, 2024: Cessna U206 (N29173), Butler, MO, destroyed. Probable cause: The jumper’s unintentional deployment of his emergency parachute and subsequent impact with the airplane’s horizontal stabilizer. - [NTSB WPR23LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA350), Sep 20, 2023: Cessna U206C (N3923G), Challis, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the landing gear spring assembly which allowed corrosion… - [NTSB GAA20CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA072), Nov 10, 2019: Cessna U206 (N29173), Mexico, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB GAA18CA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA487), Aug 10, 2018: Cessna U206 (N29204), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to stop the airplane on the wet runway after an aborted go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC14LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA085), Sep 22, 2014: Cessna TU206 (N206J), Deadhorse, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during the replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which resulted in the displacement of the No. 2 bearing, oil starvation, and… - [NTSB ANC14LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA040), Jun 9, 2014: Cessna U206C (N29137), Chitina, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. - [NTSB ERA11CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA226), Apr 2, 2011: Cessna U206C (N100HA), Bridgeport, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR10LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA421), Aug 23, 2010: Cessna U206 (N29100), Grangeville, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after the assembly shifted out of alignment during the… - [NTSB CEN09CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA321), May 25, 2009: Cessna U206C (N3970G), Brainerd, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds. All 62: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206c/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (77, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20250826012879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250826012879I), Aug 26, 2025: Cessna U206C (N206J), AK, Minor damage. Pilot back taxing acft on sloped ocean beach, on end of back taxi when perfoming a 180 degree turn, nose wheel sunk into the soft sand causing propeller to… - [Accident 20250724010269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250724010269A), Jul 24, 2025: Cessna U206C (N29110), Gulkana, AK, Substantial damage. The aircraft was returning to Gulkana Airport from dan creek airport. The pilot stated the engine lost power on final approach at which time they changed the… - [Accident 20240525005589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240525005589A), May 25, 2024: Cessna U206C (N29173), Butler, MO, Destroyed. During a parachute jump run at 14,000FT, the first jumper's reserve parachute was accidentally deployed pulling the jumper out of the aircraft. The jumper… - [Incident 20240508022319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240508022319I), May 8, 2024: Cessna U206C (N29011), Grand Canyon, AZ, Minor damage. This incident was reported to gcn ATC on 5/12/24 and the pilot did not declare an emergency. On 5/8/24, during the sixth and final flight of the day, the #4… - [Accident 20230920012359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230920012359A), Sep 20, 2023: Cessna U206C (N3923G), Bernard, ID, Substantial damage. Aircraft on takeoff roll from a backcountry forest service turf airstrip when left main gear leg suffered a complete and clean fracture about mid-leg. Aircraft… - [Incident 20201106016249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201106016249I), Nov 6, 2020: Cessna U206C (N3972G), Los Banos, CA, Minor damage. On nov 6, 2020, N3972G departed castle airport to Los Banos airport for scheduled routine maintenance. Prior to departing the PIC check the weather at the… - [Incident 20200701005579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200701005579I), Jul 1, 2020: Cessna U206C (N29000), Parkersburg, WV, Minor damage. Smoke/engine fire on base to final leg kmgw-kpkb. Declared an emergency, landed, was able to get fire under control by pulling mixture. Landed, rolled off onto… - [Accident 20191110017009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191110017009A), Nov 10, 2019: Cessna U206C (N29173), Mexico, MO, Substantial damage. After aircraft engine start, the pilot exited the aircraft to disconnect the external power unit and pull the chocks. When the chocks were removed, the… - [Accident 20180815014239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180815014239A), Aug 15, 2018: Cessna TU206C (N206J), Kaktovik, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot departed deadhorse at approximately 1620 local for Kaktovik. Arrive at Kaktovik at approximately 1705 local. Pilot entered the traffic pattern on a… - [Accident 20180810010669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180810010669A), Aug 10, 2018: Cessna U206C (N29204), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot took off with 5 skydivers on board. He aborted the jump prior to jumpers exiting due to convective weather in the area of the airport. On very short… All 77: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206c/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 47, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206c/aircraft - ads: 32, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206c/ads - incidents: 77, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206c/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.