# Cessna U206D - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2073342 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: U206D - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS A4CE - Registered aircraft: 26 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206d ## 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 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 (27, 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 ANC12LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA093), Aug 25, 2012: Cessna U206D (N729RV), Nikolai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not made available for examination. - [NTSB ANC07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA051), Jun 19, 2007: Cessna 206 (N72067), Homer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning, and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB LAX01LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA225), Jun 28, 2001: Cessna U206D (N72218), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind gust and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. - [NTSB MIA97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA076), Jan 27, 1997: Cessna U206D (N72074), Tampa, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inadequate torque of the cylinder base nuts and through bolt nuts by company maintenance personnel which allowed movement of the crankcase halves. As a result the No. 2 main bearing failed which… - [NTSB MIA94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA065), Feb 3, 1994: Cessna U-206 (N72074), St. Petersburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR AIRPLANE TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OTHER AIRCRAFT. - [NTSB FTW93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA031), Nov 4, 1992: Cessna U206D (N925RR), Fort Stockton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PUBLISHED FUEL SYSTEM SUMPING PROCEDURES BEFORE FLIGHT AND TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATED FUEL. FACTORS WERE THE DRIZZLE AND ICING CONDITIONS AND THE LACK… - [NTSB FTW89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA101), May 27, 1989: Cessna 206D (N72279), Saint Jo, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF FROM A FIELD THAT WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE. - [NTSB DEN89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA018), Oct 17, 1988: Cessna U206 (N184V), Brush, CO, destroyed - [NTSB ANC84LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA152), Aug 31, 1984: Cessna 206 (N222RG), Nondalton, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA075), Jul 1, 1981: Cessna U206 (N72258), Moose Pass, AK, substantial damage, 5 fatal All 27: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206d/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (28, 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 20250927013649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250927013649I), Sep 27, 2025: Cessna U206D (N69HZ), Ellington, CT, No damage. From the pilots own statement: the pilot was conducting his sixth jumper load of the day, having flown a total of 2.5 hours. The aircraft was refueled every… - [Incident 20220610010229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220610010229I), Jun 10, 2022: Cessna TU206D (N72412), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Pilot was performing a taxi of the aircraft in preparation for takeoff. While taxiing the aircraft, the left forward float became submerged and the aircraft… - [Incident 20170401002949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170401002949I), Apr 1, 2017: Cessna U206D (N72094), Wien Lake, AK, Minor damage. PIC stated that when he landed at south west end of Wien Lake on 1 apr 17, he began to taxi down the groomed runway. Stated that he made it about 1100? When… - [Accident 20120825018529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120825018529A), Aug 25, 2012: Cessna U206D (N729RV), Aniak, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed palmer Alaska (paq) enroute to Aniak Alaska (ani), while in level cruise flight, engine began to lose oil pressure, pilot attempted to divert… - [Incident 20090710047639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090710047639I), Jul 10, 2009: Cessna U206D (N71951), Homer, AK, Minor damage. On July 10, 2009 at approximately 11:00 am, pilot [privacy data omitted], with 5 passengers on board landed on the "clamming beach" at chinitna bay. This beach… - [Accident 20070619012639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070619012639A), Jun 19, 2007: Cessna U206D (N72067), Homer, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) On a part 135 flight from seldovia AK to Homer AK the engine quit over yucon island. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing on the south east… - [Accident 20010628014529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010628014529A), Jun 28, 2001: Cessna U206D (N72218), Boulder City, NV, No damage. (-23) During touchdown on rwy 27L at 61B, aircraft veered off runway. When aircraft departed runway aircraft hit dirt berm causing aircraft to bounce into air… - [Incident 20000821025919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000821025919I), Aug 21, 2000: Cessna TU206D (N72412), AK, Minor damage. (-23) Incident #A1012000022 pilot was transporting two passengers and their gear into a gravel (off airport) bar, after landing, and while taxing into turnoff… - [Accident 19970127001539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970127001539A), Jan 27, 1997: Cessna U206D (N72074), Tampa, FL, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Ditched in river. Had a broken crankshaft. Recent cylnder work. Studs improper torqued. - [Accident 19940203001462A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940203001462A), Feb 3, 1994: Cessna U206D (N72074), St Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. While holding short for takeoff was hit by 199J taxing for takeoff. Seen at last minute. Unable evasive action. All 28: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206d/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 26, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206d/aircraft - ads: 31, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206d/ads - incidents: 28, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206d/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.