# NTSB investigations: Cessna U206G, 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. Page 1 of 3 · 121 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA361.md): Cessna U206G · Stony River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 21, 2026 · N1797R · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC24LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA046.md): Cessna 206 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N8795Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC24LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA045.md): Cessna 206 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2024 · N756CL · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition of the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ANC23LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA063.md): Cessna U206G · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2023 · N4891Z · Substantial damage > The airplane’s float contacted an undetected submerged gravel bar during landing which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ANC21LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA019.md): Cessna U206G · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2021 · N1748R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing surface. - [NTSB WPR20CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA232.md): Cessna U206 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N756DJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in an impact with a vehicle. - [NTSB CEN18FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA386.md): Cessna U206 · Rainy Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N1738R · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and subsequent controlled flight into mountainous terrain. - [NTSB GAA17CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA549.md): Cessna U206 · Chicken, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N734GW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road. - [NTSB ANC17LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA053.md): Cessna U206G · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N16GP · Substantial damage > ***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the… - [NTSB ANC17FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA039.md): Cessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N1749R · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was (1) the inadequate preflight… - [NTSB ANC16CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA053.md): Cessna U206G · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2016 · N206JC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after taking off from a wet runway and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA272.md): Cessna U206G · Chinita Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N4596U · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, resulting in a tail strike and aft fuselage substantial damage. - [NTSB GAA16CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA207.md): Cessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N9610Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, nose gear collapse, and nose over. - [NTSB ANC15FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA050.md): Cessna U206G · Trapper Creek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2015 · N734VB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground. - [NTSB ANC15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA042.md): Cessna U206G · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2015 · N756BW · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ANC15CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA030.md): Cessna U206G · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N888KD · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ANC13CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA094.md): Cessna U206G · McGrath, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2013 · N735LS · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to conduct a precautionary landing following a loss of altitude during takeoff initial climb. - [NTSB ANC13CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA053.md): Cessna U206G · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2013 · N77206 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate airspeed control during a glassy water landing, which resulted in an excessive sink rate, and a hard landing. - [NTSB ANC13CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA046.md): Cessna U206G · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2013 · N756DJ · Substantial damage > Ice accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank. - [NTSB ANC12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA073.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N206VR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ANC12CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA049.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N9049G · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB ANC12CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA027.md): Cessna U206G · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2012 · N756CL · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site. - [NTSB ANC12FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA014.md): Cessna U206G · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N252AL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate… - [NTSB ANC11LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA103.md): Cessna U206G · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N1779R · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ANC11FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA071.md): Cessna U206G · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N756MP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of standardized, unequivocal procedures concerning common… - [NTSB ANC10LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA074.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N9815M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB ANC10LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA056.md): Cessna U206G · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2010 · N4596U · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft. - [NTSB ANC10LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA021.md): Cessna U206G · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N734JM · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on a short, icy runway with poor braking action, resulting in a runway overrun/excursion and collision with a snowbank. - [NTSB ANC08LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA113.md): Cessna 206 · Galena, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N4886U · Substantial damage > The en route loss of engine power due to a mechanic's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting, which became disconnected in flight. - [NTSB ANC08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA110.md): Cessna U206G · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N4773U · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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