Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna U206F

39 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna U206F. 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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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna U206F per year, 1974–2026: 39 cases
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NTSB ANC24FA102Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AKA 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.Sep 24, 2024 · N8255Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna U206 · Hopedale, LAThe controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.Aug 18, 2019 · N5364Q · DestroyedNTSB ERA18WA143Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206F · Trelawny, JamaicaThe government of Jamaica has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA U206F airplane that occurred on May 04, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Jamaica's investigation under the provisions of…May 4, 2018 · N8281Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16FA017Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Angoon, AKThe 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…Apr 8, 2016 · N50159 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA044Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Donnelly, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in likely low-ceiling and low-visibility conditions in mountainous terrain.Nov 6, 2013 · N206KL · DestroyedNTSB ANC10FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Anchorage, AKThe 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…Jun 2, 2010 · N59352 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08FA170Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.Jun 29, 2008 · N2905Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA04FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Stanley, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.Sep 14, 2004 · N20GV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Owatonna, MNThe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.Jun 2, 2004 · N81685 · DestroyedNTSB NYC03FA197Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Greenville, METhe pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb.Sep 14, 2003 · N755FA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Cambridge, IDAirspeed not maintained and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.Nov 16, 2000 · N8529Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA00FA012Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Challis, IDAircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors.Oct 31, 1999 · N902CT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98WA316Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 206 · Arusha, TanzaniaSep 17, 1998 · N36MS · DestroyedNTSB SEA98WA127Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna U-206F · Tofino, CanadaJul 6, 1998 · N9516G · DestroyedNTSB CHI93FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Valentine, NEThe 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…Nov 2, 1992 · N206RB · DestroyedNTSB MIA92GA134Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna U206-F · Live Oak, FLImproper 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…Jun 9, 1992 · N8117Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91WA066Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206F · MontserratJan 14, 1991 · N9530G · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Augusta, MEImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. The unfavorable wind conditions and rough water were related factors.Jul 14, 1990 · N8514Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89FA204Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · West Point, NYContinued 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,…Aug 29, 1989 · N8559Q · DestroyedNTSB ANC88LA151Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Lake Minchumina, AKThe 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.Jul 25, 1988 · N401SU · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Lk Havasu City, AZPilot'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.Feb 2, 1988 · N60566 · DestroyedNTSB SEA87FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Moose Creek, IDAfter departure and during the initial cruise climb the plt and pax heard a metallic clicking described as sounding like a 'valve tap' in an automobile and coming from the eng area. The plt executed an immediate course reversal back to the airstrip while…Nov 20, 1986 · N7311Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA121Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mead, WABoth acft were operating in VFR conditions modified by slight haze, high overcast and low sun angle near airport. N6161M was performing lazy eight maneuvers in a normal practice area two miles east of airport; N8267Q was in clockwise orbital descent for…May 20, 1986 · N6161M · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ANC85LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U-206C · Iliamna, AKThe acft dragged a wing tip & nosed over while landing on a small lake near Iliamna, Alaska. The passenger seated next to the PIC stated that the plt had cancelled his flt plan prior to landing, circled the lake & made a long final apch to a touchdown on the…Oct 20, 1984 · N9577G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-206 · Anchorage, AKPrior to the flight N70531 was noted to have the entire cabin area full of cardboard fish packing boxes and empty 5 gal buckets stuffed one inside the other. The acft was noted to be heavier than normal during repositioning operations. The plt stated during a…Aug 15, 1983 · N70531 · DestroyedNTSB ANC82FA091Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobertson C-U206F · Near Nondalton, AKShortly after takeoff from hudson lake the left wingtip contacted the water causing the acft to cartwheel. The acft came to rest inverted & floated for a short time before sinking. A witness reported the waves on the lake were at least 4 ft high & breaking…Sep 17, 1982 · N33249 · DestroyedNTSB SEA81FA005Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna U206F · Bonners Ferry, IDNov 18, 1980 · N333MH · DestroyedNTSB ANC81FA004Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna U20GF · Deadhorse, AKOct 19, 1980 · N59199 · DestroyedNTSB ATL81FA007Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna T188C · Theodore, ALOct 11, 1980 · N2181J · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DEN79FA023Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 206 · Moose, WYFeb 24, 1979 · N114CK · DestroyedNTSB ANC78FA075Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 206 · Twin Lakes, AKSep 4, 1978 · N8497Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC78FA062Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna U206F · Bettles, AKJul 30, 1978 · N1041V · DestroyedNTSB IAD78FA025Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 206F · Sylva, NCDec 24, 1977 · N8290Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI78FA012Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna U206F · Garrettsville, OHDec 17, 1977 · N1045V · DestroyedNTSB ANC77DA011Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 206 · Kotzebue, AKNov 24, 1976 · N35593 · No damageNTSB NYC76AN116Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna U206F · Syosset, NYJul 26, 1976 · N35946 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ANC76AA089Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 206 · Missing AircraftMay 11, 1976 · N59186 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76AK009Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna U206 · Wht Bear Lake, MNJul 19, 1975 · N9577G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC75AA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 206F · Eek, AKAug 19, 1974 · N7343Q · Destroyed