# NTSB investigations: Cessna U206F

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB IAD02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA041.md): Cessna U206F · Matinicus, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2002 · N1523U · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA147.md): Cessna 206 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N35962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB SEA01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA084.md): Cessna U206F · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N35854 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA100.md): Cessna U206F · Cambridge, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2000 · N8529Q · Destroyed
  > Airspeed not maintained and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA074.md): Cessna 206 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N495K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the other airplane, and the inadequate radio traffic advisories by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB ANC00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA043.md): Cessna U206F · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N8255Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were snow-covered terrain, and a short runway/landing area.
- [NTSB SEA00FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA012.md): Cessna U206F · Challis, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1999 · N902CT · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors.
- [NTSB ATL99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA065.md): Cessna 206 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N59WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98WA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98WA316.md): Cessna 206 · Arusha, Tanzania · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 1998 · N36MS · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA98LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA157.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N7494Q · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA108.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N206F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA98WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98WA127.md): Cessna U-206F · Tofino, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 1998 · N9516G · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA060.md): Cessna U206 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N414UJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and windshear.
- [NTSB ANC98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA013.md): Cessna 206 · Mnt. Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N9575G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA205.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N7494Q · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ANC97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA140.md): Cessna U206F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N7032Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the sand bar and the pilot's failure to use all available waterway for the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA065.md): Cessna U206F · Hope, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1997 · N14C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, and the pilot's failure to identify and correct the deficiency during the ensuing emergency descent.
- [NTSB ANC96LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA152.md): Cessna 206F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N9515G · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the nosegear scissors assembly due to the loss of a retainer bolt.
- [NTSB ANC96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA142.md): Cessna 206 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N1801Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB SEA96LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA177.md): Cessna U206F · Crane Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N8313Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to correctly judge the surface winds in the vicinity of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: a tailwind during landing, a short runway with a wet surface, and an embankment/drop-off at the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC96IA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96IA077.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N9608G · Minor damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were: soft terrain, the use of an oversize nose wheel tire, and the FAA's inadequate field approval process for tundra tires.
- [NTSB ANC95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA127.md): Cessna 206 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1995 · N206EJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilot's to maintain adequate visual lookout. The low angle of the sun was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA058.md): Cessna 206 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N19BR · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the #2 main engine bearing and subsequent fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA224.md): Cessna 206 · Bliss, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N859A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include sunglare from the setting sun, and the soft terrain along the side the runway.
- [NTSB ANC94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA115.md): Cessna 206 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N14C · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the high wind condition during takeoff. The wind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA083.md): Cessna 206 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N8287Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable landing area. A factor was a 'cut bank' in the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA034.md): Cessna 206 · New Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N60491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the strong crosswinds and the icy/snow covered taxi surface.
- [NTSB MIA94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA024.md): Cessna U206F · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1993 · N8260Q · Substantial damage
  > Was the improper overhaul and inspection of the engine by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA108.md): Cessna 206 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N1801Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the submerged sand bar and the pilot's excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB CHI93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA150.md): Cessna U206F · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1993 · N50963 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI93FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA024.md): Cessna U206F · Valentine, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N206RB · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional flight into an area of low ceilings, and his failure to maintain an altitude sufficient for terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence, the low ceiling and the dark night…
- [NTSB MIA92GA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92GA134.md): Cessna U206-F · Live Oak, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N8117Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the fuel system by the pilot/mechanic resulting in an engine failure on takeoff over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn back to the runway, and…
- [NTSB ANC92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA007.md): Cessna U206 · Scammon Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N7353Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB SEA91LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA212.md): Cessna U206F · Nimrod, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1991 · N35831 · Substantial damage
  > The fractured crankshaft resulting in engine seizure followed by a forced landing on rough and uneven terrain resulting in separation of the nose gear.
- [NTSB MIA91WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA066.md): Cessna U206F · Montserrat · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 1991 · N9530G · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI91DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER01.md): Cessna 206 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N35889 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the drag parachute. Related factors are the pilot's improper remedial action, habit interference, and the reduced aircraft controllability.
- [NTSB ANC90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA181.md): Cessna U206 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N33181 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of elevator controls by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX90LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA315.md): Cessna U206F · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N51299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of visual references during a night approach and his failure to detect and correct a descent. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA160.md): Cessna U206F · Augusta, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N8514Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. The unfavorable wind conditions and rough water were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA163.md): Cessna U206 · Savoy, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N35703 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA014.md): Cessna 206F · Opheim, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1989 · N33211 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a low pass.
- [NTSB NYC89FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA204.md): Cessna U206F · West Point, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1989 · N8559Q · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into an area of marginal visual meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, high terrain, low clouds/ceiling,…
- [NTSB ANC89LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA117.md): Cessna 206 · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N60529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during a hard landing a subsequent go-around attempt.
- [NTSB CHI89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA102.md): Cessna 206 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N8535Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate aircraft control during the aborted takeoff attempt, and the aircraft's resultant collision with trees. The wet runway was a factor in the lack of normal braking action.
- [NTSB ANC89LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA003.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1988 · N122SC · Substantial damage
  > While flying through a mountain pass the pilot encountered a high wind condition. The pilot lost control of the airplane, and the airplane crashed at the 900 foot level.
- [NTSB DEN88IA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88IA204.md): Cessna 206 · Glade Park, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1988 · N71001 · No damage
  > The failure of the #1 connecting rod assembly in the engine, resulting in a forced landing. A factor in the incident was that the pilot did not see & avoid power wires in the forced landing path.
- [NTSB ANC88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA151.md): Cessna U206F · Lake Minchumina, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1988 · N401SU · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was taxiing the floatplane from a windy/wavy location to a small protected cove for a final preflt. While taxiing, the top cap of the left float was open & the float began filling with water. Subsequently, the float- plane rolled over & sank.
- [NTSB ANC88LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA048.md): Cessna 206 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1988 · N51205 · Substantial damage
  > The air-taxi pilot stated that he attempted to takeoff from a private, dirt runway that was dry in the middle and muddy towards the edges. During the takeoff roll, the airplane's left main gear tire encountered the soft, muddy area and turned abruptly towards…
- [NTSB LAX88FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA101.md): Cessna U206F · Lk Havasu City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1988 · N60566 · Destroyed
  > Pilot's decision to continue flight in forecast marginal VFR conditions in mountainous terrain. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain an aviation weather briefing and his lack of recurrent training.
- [NTSB NYC88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA035.md): Cessna U206F · New Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1987 · N8384Q · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna U206F was taking off from a harbor. After becoming airborne it experienced a 40 knot airspeed loss. The plt stated that he was unable to maintain altitude and was forced to land on a beach. The acft flipped ovr after a pontoon caught a rock. A…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073333', '207333A'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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