# FAA incident reports: Cessna U206C A list on [Cessna U206C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 77 reports - [Incident 20250826012879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250826012879I.md): Cessna U206C · AK · Aug 26, 2025 · N206J · 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 strike sand. ------------------------------------End----------------------------------------- - [Accident 20250724010269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250724010269A.md): Cessna U206C · Gulkana, AK · Jul 24, 2025 · N29110 · 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 fuel tanks and held high boost on the electric fuel pump selector, the engine did not restart. The… - [Accident 20240525005589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240525005589A.md): Cessna U206C · Butler, MO · May 25, 2024 · N29173 · 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 impacted the horizontal stabilizer damaging it and rendering the aircraft uncontrollable. The remainder… - [Incident 20240508022319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240508022319I.md): Cessna U206C · Grand Canyon, AZ · May 8, 2024 · N29011 · 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 engine cylinder on this aircraft failed in flight. Upon reaching an estimated altitude of 13,500 to… - [Accident 20230920012359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230920012359A.md): Cessna U206C · Bernard, ID · Sep 20, 2023 · N3923G · 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 then veered off the left side of the runway incurring minor damage to the left wingtip and… - [Incident 20201106016249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201106016249I.md): Cessna U206C · Los Banos, CA · Nov 6, 2020 · N3972G · 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 local airport and was aware the winds were going to require a crosswind landing. (PIC calculated… - [Incident 20200701005579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200701005579I.md): Cessna U206C · Parkersburg, WV · Jul 1, 2020 · N29000 · 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 taxiway clear of runway. Let tower know we would be evacuating and would need a tow to ramp. No one… - [Accident 20191110017009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191110017009A.md): Cessna U206C · Mexico, MO · Nov 10, 2019 · N29173 · 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 aircraft began rolling down a slight incline without anyone in the pilot's seat. The pilot re-entered the… - [Accident 20180815014239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180815014239A.md): Cessna TU206C · Kaktovik, AK · Aug 15, 2018 · N206J · 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 downwind approach for runway 25. After completing a stable approach and landing, pilot made a left turn… - [Accident 20180810010669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180810010669A.md): Cessna U206C · Waynesville, OH · Aug 10, 2018 · N29204 · 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 final for landing and just prior to touchdown visibility went bad in heavy rain showers. Pilot attempted… - [Incident 20160906022939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160906022939I.md): Cessna U206C · Mankomen Lake A, AK · Sep 6, 2016 · N29110 · Minor damage > During rollout right wing contacted brush along east side of narrow gravel/dirt runway causing the aircraft to veer right onto small embankment causing damage to the right wing, nose and propeller. There were no injuries. - [Incident 20160719011269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160719011269I.md): Cessna U206C · Chinitna Bay, AK · Jul 19, 2016 · N3985G · Substantial damage > Attempt to re-position the aircraft to higher ground on the beach due to suspected soft sand resulted in one main landing gear tire digging in to a soft sand spot and causing the nose landing gear to fail and the aircraft to come to rest onto the nose and… - [Accident 20140922018149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140922018149A.md): Cessna TU206C · Deadhorse, AK · Sep 22, 2014 · N206J · Substantial damage > Aircraft experienced an engine failure midway between its departure point of badami and its destination of Deadhorse. The failure was characterized as a sudden and violent onset followed by blue smoke entering the cabin. The aircraft was at an altitude of 800… - [Accident 20140609009179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140609009179A.md): Cessna U206C · Mc Carthy, AK · Jun 9, 2014 · N29137 · Substantial damage > Pilot started climb due to rising terrain. Climbed from 3200 feet to 4000 feet. During the climb the pilot heard a loud clank and a bang. At this point the engine began to vibrate, and then he heard another clank and a bang and the engine began windmilling.… - [Incident 20130526008189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130526008189I.md): Cessna U206C · Waynesville, OH · May 26, 2013 · N29204 · No damage · 1 fatal > On may 26, 2013, three persons were skydiving from a Cessna U206C. Two of the skydivers collided with each other. One was mortally wounded, the other suffered minor injuries. The third person landed without incident. - [Incident 20110903021449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110903021449I.md): Cessna U206C · Osage City, KS · Sep 3, 2011 · N3927G · No damage > Parachute incident: licensed parachuter landed hard, resulting in a broken right ankle. Name of jumper: [privacy data omitted]experience and training: 30 jumps, 1 year time in sport, a license. Club affiliation: skydive kansasparachute and packing record:… - [Accident 20110402007249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110402007249A.md): Cessna U206C · Bridgeport, CT · Apr 2, 2011 · N100HA · Substantial damage > IFR flight from kaig to kbdr, aircraft turned from left base to final on runway 29, pilot noticed sun was directely off the end of rwy 29 and low on the horizon, the pilot used the VASI lights on the left side of rwy so he did not have to look into the sun,… - [Accident 20100823041909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100823041909A.md): Cessna U206C · Grangeville, ID · Aug 23, 2010 · N29100 · Substantial damage > Pilot departed airstrip in concord, Idaho with broken nose landing gear casting at upper scissor link attach point. Upon landing at Idaho County Airport (S80) in Grangeville, Idaho the aircraft veered uncontrollably to the left and exited the runway, causing… - [Accident 20090524012529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090524012529A.md): Cessna U206C · Brainerd, MN · May 24, 2009 · N3970G · Substantial damage > On landing runway 30 in Brainerd, NM (kbrd) N3970G landed hard breaking left main wheel truck at rear of amphipian float creasing skin on empennage on three sides halfway back to tail and bending left flap. Substantial damage to structure sustained. - [Accident 20081002849729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081002849729A.md): Cessna U206C · Anchorage, AK · Oct 2, 2008 · N29109 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) Aircraft had just taken off from runway 25R when engine lost power and the pilot declared an emergency. He then initiated a steep l/h turn in an attempt to turn back to the runway. The aircraft entered a steep nose down turn and crashed just off airport… - [Accident 20080608846149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080608846149A.md): Cessna U206C · Peach Springs, AZ · Jun 8, 2008 · N29122 · Destroyed · 6 fatal > (-23) High winds and gusty winds. Rides offered after charitable event (lyon club fly in pancake breakfast). Returning to pattern or in pattern aircraft dropped from sight (eyewitness). Aircraft impacted ground approximately 3/4 mile east of runway 27… - [Incident 20071109826159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071109826159I.md): Cessna U206C · Canon City, CO · Nov 9, 2007 · N29204 · No damage > (-23) On November 9, 2007, the pilot took off from the freemont county airport, and the engine quit at 800 feet AGL. The pilot made an emergency landing on county road 123 approximately 2-3 miles from the airport. Two mechanics from the pro av repair station… - [Accident 20070422005719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070422005719A.md): Cessna U206C · ID · Apr 22, 2007 · N29100 · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] wanted to take some photographs of his aircraft at a remote airfield for a brochure for his FAR part 13 business. The pilot [privacy data omitted] chose salmon bar airstrip at the confluence of the salmon and snake… - [Incident 20040310002979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040310002979I.md): Cessna U206C · South St Paul, MN · Mar 10, 2004 · N71933 · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated that on downwind to runway 16, the engine lost power and he cut the approach short and attempted to land on the taxiway. The pilot did not use any flaps and landed short, hit a snow bank and snapped off the nosegear. Pilot stated he had… - [Accident 20030905034679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030905034679A.md): Cessna TU206C · Barter Island, AK · Sep 5, 2003 · N206J · Substantial damage > (-23) NTSB# ANC03CA108 [privacy data omitted] on September 5, 2003 a Cessna CE-206, N206J, piloted by waldo dwight audi crashed during takeoff from a mud flat 15 NM south of Barter Island, Alaska. The pilot claimed a cylinder might have gave out during the… - [Accident 20030711037239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030711037239A.md): Cessna U206C · English Bay, AK · Jul 11, 2003 · N505SD · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) When landing at English Bay Airport (keb), nanwalek, AK. The aircraft apparently landed too fast, touched down about midway point of the runway, bouncing twice into the air, as described by witnesses on scene. At one end of the airport, terrain… - [Accident 20010730027649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010730027649A.md): Cessna U206C · Northway, AK · Jul 30, 2001 · N29167 · No damage > (-23) Pilot elected to take off uphill into rising terrain with light and variable wind conditions. The aircraft became airborne near the end of the 1300 foot, 3300 MSL runway. The temperature was 60 degrees f. the pilot commenced and immediate climbing left… - [Accident 20010506010069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010506010069A.md): Cessna U206 · Yamhill, OR · May 6, 2001 · N29147 · No damage > (.19)On may 6, 2001, approximately 1300 pacific daylight time, the nose gear of a Cessna U206, N29147, collapsed during a hard landing at flying m airstrip, Yamhill, Oregon. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured, but the aircraft,… - [Incident 20010302005309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010302005309I.md): Cessna U206C · East Sound, WA · Mar 2, 2001 · N29068 · Minor damage > (-23) On short final to this gravel landing stip in the san juan islands, the a/c struck a treetop with its left wing. The pilot has been take off of flying status with the 135 operator pending remedial training & testing. The pilot is currently out of the… - [Incident 19961005037299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961005037299I.md): Cessna U206C · Haleiwa, HI · Oct 5, 1996 · N206AE · 1 fatal > Narrative: experienced male jumper killed upon impact after apparently turning a high performance main canopy too low to the ground in order to recover in time. Name: fred a. sammis. Experience: 1100+ parachute jumps. Club affiliation: none; the jump was… - [Accident 19950716018579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950716018579A.md): Cessna U206C · Williston, ND · Jul 16, 1995 · N29000 · Substantial damage > Detected engine vibration on climbout. Began return. Engine siezed. Stalled. Fuel mixture too lean. Detonated. (-23) on July 16, 1995 at 0815 central daylight time (CDT), a Cessna U206C, N29000 operated by an ATP rated pilot was substantially damaged during a… - [Incident 19931020045869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931020045869I.md): Cessna U206C · California City, CA · Oct 20, 1993 · N29173 · 1 fatal > Chutist mismanaged both main chute and reserve chute while making a free fall jump. Impacted the ground. - [Accident 19921002044239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921002044239A.md): Cessna U206C · Lime Village, AK · Oct 2, 1992 · N29245 · Substantial damage > Struck a stump on takeoff from a sand bar strip. Pilot had walked area but failed to see small stump. - [Accident 19920915036719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920915036719A.md): Cessna U206C · Fairbanks, AK · Sep 15, 1992 · N206RK · Substantial damage > Encountered soft snow on takeoff. Aborted. Overran strip. Struck a snow berm and nosed over. - [Incident 19910829045769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910829045769I.md): Cessna U206C · Bellingham, WA · Aug 29, 1991 · N29068 · Minor damage > As aircraft turned onto runway a gust lifted left wing. Prop and right wing struck runway. - [Incident 19910811054859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910811054859I.md): Cessna U206C · California City, CA · Aug 11, 1991 · N29173 · 1 fatal > Main chute only partially deployed. First jump. Opened reserve chute too late to fully deploy. Fatally injured. - [Accident 19910709026649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910709026649A.md): Cessna U206C · Nikiski, AK · Jul 9, 1991 · N3941G · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Pilot reported cargo door open on go around. Low and slow near gross weight stalled in steep bank. Alcohol involved - [Incident 19910706035279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910706035279I.md): Cessna U206C · California City, CA · Jul 6, 1991 · N3927G > Engine quit at altitude. Jumpers exited with no problem. Landed safely at airport. Contaminated fuel. - [Incident 19870124081409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870124081409I.md): Cessna U206C · Waialua, HI · Jan 24, 1987 · N206AE · 1 fatal > Parachutist was observed to make no attempt to open either chute prior ground impact. Victim had epileptic seizure. - [Accident 19860320007089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860320007089A.md): Cessna U206C · Maunaloa, HI · Mar 20, 1986 · N144FP · Destroyed > Loosing power and rough engine over water. Ditched 3 miles offshore. Pilot nor aircraft found. - [Accident 19850125067669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850125067669A.md): Cessna U206C · Cedar City, UT · Jan 25, 1985 · N29044 · Substantial damage > Struck dirt embankment and flipped over after loss of directional control on landing. Tube pinched in left tire. - [Incident 19841126072219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841126072219I.md): Cessna U206 · Belfast, ME · Nov 26, 1984 · N29081 > Abnormal manifold pressure, RPM and decreased fuel flow. Broken propeller pitch link block PNA3529. - [Accident 19841020061099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841020061099A.md): Cessna U206C · Menemsha, MA · Oct 20, 1984 · N8063E · Substantial damage > The amphibiam aircraft made a lake landing with the wheels extended. The aircraft nosed over in the water. - [Incident 19840819055359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840819055359I.md): Cessna U206C · California City, CA · Aug 19, 1984 · N29173 · 1 fatal > Deployed both chutes while falling on his back. Lines from both chutes tangled around victim and failed to open. - [Accident 19840719036549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840719036549A.md): Cessna 206CESSNA · Cold Foot, AK · Jul 19, 1984 · N3948G · Substantial damage > Crash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit. Fuel screens were contaminated with dirt. - [Accident 19840716040349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840716040349A.md): Cessna U206C · Kalispell, MT · Jul 16, 1984 · N3985G · Substantial damage > Pilot made forced landing short of runway. No reason could be found for engine failure. - [Accident 19840111000569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840111000569A.md): Cessna 206CESSNA · Wasilla, AK · Jan 11, 1984 · N29142 · Destroyed > Pilot climbed on top and then continued flight into deteriorating weather until engine failed. - [Incident 19830114076099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830114076099I.md): Cessna U206 · California City, CA · Jan 14, 1983 · N29173 · 1 fatal > Parachutist failed to open either parachute after free fall maneuvering for photographer. - [Accident 19820923050559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820923050559A.md): Cessna 206CESSNA · Nenana, AK · Sep 23, 1982 · N3974G · Substantial damage > Nose gear steering collar broke on the landing roll due to stress failure. Aircraft had prior steering failures. - [Accident 19810616033189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810616033189A.md): Cessna U206C · Wichita, KS · Jun 16, 1981 · N71900 · Substantial damage > Unable to correct bounces on runway on landing. Started goaround, aborted. Ran off end runway and overturned. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206c/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 ('2073332') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206c/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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