# NTSB investigations: Cessna U206G

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 LAX07CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA275.md): Cessna U206G · Fort Bragg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N5344U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC07CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA089.md): Cessna U206G · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2007 · N4773U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the shallow lake, while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA050.md): Cessna 206 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N230JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the final landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was turbulence.
- [NTSB DFW07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA120.md): Cessna U206G · Leeville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N45WT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.
- [NTSB MIA07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA081.md): Cessna U206G · Welaka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2007 · N2874B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from utility poles. Contributing to the accident were the fog and haze.
- [NTSB SEA07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA117.md): Cessna U206G · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N756HQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly latch the door prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA070.md): Cessna 206G · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2007 · N828EW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and a forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA024.md): Cessna U206G · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N206LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and porpoising during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06TA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA291.md): Cessna U206G · Wasco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N6238U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision in leaving the engine running while he left the airplane unattended.
- [NTSB ANC06LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA125.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N800NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a rock striking the horizontal stabilizer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC06LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA119.md): Cessna U206G · Whittier, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N4975U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain while maneuvering to reverse direction in a pass. A factor contributing to the accident was clouds in the pass.
- [NTSB CHI06FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA117.md): Cessna U206G · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2006 · N120HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued descent below decision height and not maintaining adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while on approach. Factors were the the night lighting conditions, and the mist.
- [NTSB CHI06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA009.md): Cessna U206G · Hanover, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N5227X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the bounced landing and subsequent overload failure of the nose landing gear wheel. A factor associated with the accident was the grass airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA027.md): Cessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2005 · N206AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his improper in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to reverse direction at a low altitude. Factors…
- [NTSB ANC05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA019.md): Cessna U206G · Illiamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2004 · N9909Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC05CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA017.md): Cessna U206G · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2004 · N496K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with a ditch. Factors contributing to the accident were an icy taxiway and wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA04GA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04GA192.md): Cessna U206G · Essex, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N206SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airplane's location, which resulted in his improper decision to fly into the wrong drainage, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a turn to reverse course after he realized his navigational error.…
- [NTSB SEA04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA164.md): Cessna U206G · Rose Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N9752Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accident were the powerlines.
- [NTSB ANC04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA099.md): Cessna U206G · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2004 · N9178G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to secure the cargo door, which resulted in the cargo door coming open during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA058.md): Cessna U206G · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2004 · N9940M · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to unload passengers and leave the airplane unattended while the engine was running, and the passenger's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. A factor related to the…
- [NTSB ANC03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA128.md): Cessna 206 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N275F · Substantial damage
  > A failure of an attaching bolt that allowed the nose wheel fork to separate from the nose gear strut, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA109.md): Cessna 206 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N5209X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the rough and uneven terrain (hole) in the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA084.md): Cessna 206 · Old Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N756BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ANC02LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA083.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N4767U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff run, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor associated with the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC02FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA014.md): Cessna 206 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2002 · N756HL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate ground clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and…
- [NTSB IAD01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA103.md): Cessna U206G · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N579LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun during landing. Factors were the short, wet, grass runway, and his failure to do a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI01LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA225.md): Cessna U206G · Freemont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N756DM · Substantial damage
  > The broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed during the forced landing attempt and the short, corn stubble field.
- [NTSB ANC01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA057.md): Cessna 206 · Stebbins, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N756DJ · Substantial damage
  > A jammed control yoke during landing, an entangled wiring harness, and inadequate maintenance by company personnel. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing, due to the mechanical malfunction.
- [NTSB ANC01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA002.md): Cessna 206 · Kiana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N5293X · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB IAD00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA058.md): Cessna 206 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N5316U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX00LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA164.md): Cessna U206G · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N7260N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent porpoise down the runway.
- [NTSB ANC00FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA024.md): Cessna U206G · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N756HG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the snow-covered tundra. Factors associated with the accident were snow, rain, and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB ANC99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA118.md): Cessna 206 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N5446X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions after becoming lost/disoriented. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, a blind/box canyon, and weather conditions consisting of clouds, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB CHI99FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA079.md): Cessna U-206G · Salem, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1999 · N7586N · Destroyed
  > the spatial disorientation and loss of control by the pilot after a reported vacuum failure. Factors were instrument flight conditions and icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA99GA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99GA064.md): Cessna U206G · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 7, 1999 · N756XQ · Destroyed
  > The intentional low altitude flight/maneuver by the pilot-in-command and his disregard of the altitude clearance with terrain resulting in the inflight collision with water during the dark night. Contributing to the accident was the lack of U.S. Customs…
- [NTSB NYC99WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99WA039.md): Cessna U206G · St John'S, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 1998 · N4688C · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC98LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA103.md): Cessna 206 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N7370N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors were the downslope winds and downdrafts.
- [NTSB ANC98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA090.md): Cessna 206G · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N456TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition, and the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA049.md): Cessna U206G · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N756HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for quartering tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident is the presence of a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI98FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA106.md): Cessna U206G · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N506SD · Destroyed
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight, the partial loss of oil and the resulting rod failure. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB ANC97FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA121.md): Cessna U206G · Halibut Cove, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N756AD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions which led the pilot to maneuver within the confines of the lake to avoid surrounding terrain and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the terrain-induced turbulence and gusts.
- [NTSB ANC97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA112.md): Cessna 206 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N9412Z · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft, and an inadequate engine cylinder replacement by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97TA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA098.md): Cessna U206G · Platinum, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N756ZV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA088.md): Cessna 206 · Prudhoe Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N756DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane and failure to properly secure the baggage door.
- [NTSB LAX97FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA202.md): Cessna 206 · Saugus, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N756PU · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while attempting VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ANC97WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97WA080.md): Cessna 206 · Atlin, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 1997 · N9607Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC96FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA162.md): Cessna 206G · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N7312C · Destroyed
  > improper installation of a connecting bolt in the throttle linkage, which resulted in a worn/disconnected throttle arm, partial loss of engine power, and a forced landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA135.md): Cessna 206 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N733KD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in intering a box canyon with insufficient altitude to either execute a turn to safety or outclimb rising terrain. A factor associated with the accident was: the pilot allowed the passenger to…
- [NTSB MIA96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA137.md): Cessna U206G · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N9702Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA051.md): Cessna 206G · Whittier, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N244PL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and whiteout conditions.

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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 ('2073356', '2073315', '2073314'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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