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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna T206H

15 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna T206H. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073303')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073303'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073303'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ANC26FA097Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna T206H · Dunton, COOn September 3, 2026, about 1518 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T206H airplane, N919CW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Dunton, Colorado. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Sep 3, 2026 · N919CW · Destroyed NTSB WPR24FA024Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T206H · Orangeville, UTThe pilot's controlled flight into mountainous terrain for reasons that could not be determined.Oct 27, 2023 · N915DV · Substantial damage NTSB WPR23FA296Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T206H · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot’s decision to perform a go-around into rising mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow published airport guidance about go-arounds, and landings and takeoffs with unfavorable winds.Jul 30, 2023 · N918KG · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20LA186Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206 · Center, TXThe non-instrument rated pilot’s intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions (clouds) which resulted in spatial disorientation and an inflight loss of control.May 20, 2020 · N51610 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA15FA312Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · West Caldwell, NJA loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the turbocharging system likely due to contaminated oil. Also causal were the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff although the airplane was not performing normally and his failure to maintain adequate…Aug 15, 2015 · N63TV · Destroyed NTSB WPR12FA091Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s encounter with low clouds/low visibility conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.Feb 4, 2012 · N445GH · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Stanwood, WAThe pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot coping with the death of a close family member in the days before the accident, which resulted in a…Jan 22, 2011 · N142HF · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10GA231Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna T206H · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot suffered a sudden incapacitating event as a result of his severe cardiovascular disease.May 7, 2010 · N663HP · Destroyed NTSB MIA08FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a dark night approach to a coastal airport.Jun 7, 2008 · N206GG · Substantial damage NTSB ATL07LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Lovell, METhe pilot's failure to retract the amphibious floatplane's landing gear during a water landing.Aug 4, 2007 · N206MW · Substantial damage NTSB ATL05FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Johns Island, SCThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures and descent below the published minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an instrument approach.Mar 27, 2005 · N222YT · Substantial damage NTSB ATL05FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm.Jan 12, 2005 · N2467X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04GA130Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna T206H · Homer Glen, ILThe seized turbocharger, the altitude/clearance not maintained/obtained during approach to a forced landing on an agricultural field, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the inadequate emergency procedures by…May 28, 2004 · N9548D · Destroyed NTSB DEN04FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Walcott, WYThe pilot not following proper IFR procedures for tracking a VOR radial while on an IFR flight plan in IMC conditions, and not maintaining clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the mountain, and the cloudy weather condition.Feb 6, 2004 · N51192 · Destroyed NTSB ANC03FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were weather conditions consisting of clouds/mist and low ceilings, and the…Sep 2, 2003 · N72598 · Destroyed