# NTSB investigations: Cessna U206F, AK

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC27LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC27LA001.md): Cessna U206F · Meadow Lakes, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 1, 2026 · N9572G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA026.md): Cessna U206F · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2026 · N93021 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.
- [NTSB ANC25LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA082.md): Cessna U206F · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2025 · N206GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during approach in gusting wind conditions to a remote airstrip, resulting in a collision with brush.
- [NTSB ANC24FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA102.md): Cessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 24, 2024 · N8255Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to ensure replacement filters were available for use during refueling operations.
- [NTSB ANC23LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA067.md): Cessna U206F · Chinitna Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2023 · N1733R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC23LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA022.md): Cessna U206F · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 14, 2023 · N9572G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm.
- [NTSB ANC22LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA040.md): Cessna U206F · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2022 · N592KB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracks that initiated from corrosion pitting.
- [NTSB ANC22LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA022.md): Cessna U206F · Newhalen, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2022 · N1853Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA066.md): Cessna U206F · Igiugig, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2021 · N9608G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the departure end shoreline.
- [NTSB ANC18LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA067.md): Cessna U206 · Pedro Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N441GR · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of both main landing gear legs during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse and separation of both main landing gear legs.
- [NTSB GAA18CA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA491.md): Cessna U206 · Barter Island, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2018 · N206JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC17LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA024.md): Cessna U206F · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2017 · N9575G · Destroyed
  > A fire in the airplane's cabin, which initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
- [NTSB ANC16CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA049.md): Cessna U206 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N1222V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear separation and collapse.
- [NTSB ANC16FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA017.md): Cessna 206 · Angoon, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2016 · N50159 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent turn toward terrain that was higher-than-expected while trying to avoid poor visibility conditions and his subsequent attempt to clear terrain, which reduced the airspeed and led to the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of…
- [NTSB ANC15CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA053.md): Cessna U206F · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N206CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA100.md): Cessna U206F · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2013 · N8316Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA085.md): Cessna U206F · Tokotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N35952 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through bolts.
- [NTSB ANC13CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA073.md): Cessna U206F · Kokhanok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N5364Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA002.md): Cessna U206F · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2012 · N9575G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC10CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA078.md): Cessna U206F · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N35851 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.
- [NTSB ANC10FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA048.md): Cessna U206F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N59352 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child…
- [NTSB ANC10CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA003.md): Cessna U206F · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N7138Q · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ANC06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA088.md): Cessna 206F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N8440Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in the airplane encountering a severe downdraft during takeoff initial climb, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a thunderstorm and a downdraft.
- [NTSB ANC05LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA087.md): Cessna U206F · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N7138Q · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of nosewheel steering control.
- [NTSB ANC05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA085.md): Cessna U206F · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N51205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper loading of externally carried lumber that caught fire due to exposure to hot exhaust gases during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing and subsequent collision with a gravel bar. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB ANC05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA015.md): Cessna U206F · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2004 · N9644G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during taxi from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA050.md): Cessna U206F · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2004 · N35860 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA113.md): Cessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N710MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with brush, and subsequent stall of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a…
- [NTSB ANC03CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA114.md): Cessna 206 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2003 · N59352 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with ocean waves. A factor associated with the accident was large waves/swells.
- [NTSB ANC02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA122.md): Cessna 206 · Circle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N8515Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial separation of the nose wheel flange from the hub that resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA074.md): Cessna U206F · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N696TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off which precipitated an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA073.md): Cessna 206 · Karluk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N35606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent water landing on amphibious floats with the wheels extended, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during departure.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073333&state=AK

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