Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna U206G
46 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna U206G. 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.
Cases per year
| 1978 | 2 |
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| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
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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 ('2073356', '2073315', '2073314'))
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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 ('2073356', '2073315', '2073314'))
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NTSB CEN18FA386Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Rainy Pass, AKThe 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 ANC18FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Maunaloa, HIThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ANC17FA039Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AKThe 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 ANC15FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Trapper Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground.NTSB ANC12FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe 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 ANC11FA071Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Talkeetna, AKThe 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 ERA11FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leverett, MAA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.NTSB WPR10FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yuma, AZThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun.NTSB ERA10FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Elizabethton, TNThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB DFW07LA120Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leeville, LAThe failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.NTSB MIA07LA081Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Welaka, FLThe 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 CHI06FA117Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Bloomington, INThe 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 ANC05LA027Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AKThe 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 SEA04GA192Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna U206G · Essex, MTThe 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 ANC02FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Bethel, AKThe 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 ANC00FA024Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe 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 CHI99FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U-206G · Salem, MOthe spatial disorientation and loss of control by the pilot after a reported vacuum failure. Factors were instrument flight conditions and icing conditions.NTSB NYC99WA039Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206G · St John'S, CanadaNTSB CHI98FA106Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Grain Valley, MOPilot'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 ANC97FA121Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Halibut Cove, AKThe 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 LAX97FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Saugus, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while attempting VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ANC96FA162Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Anchorage, AKimproper 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 FTW96LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Venice, LAthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the fog.NTSB MIA96FA100Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Key West, FLThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight rather than making an immediate water landing due to the low altitude of the airplane and obstructions ahead, which led to his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstructions and subsequent inadvertent stall…NTSB LAX95GA334Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna U206G · Dos Palos, CAthe pilot-in-command's failure to assure that adequate airspeed was maintained.NTSB ANC93LA174Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Swikshak Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to attain a proper climb rate.NTSB ANC91FA042Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Homer, AKVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude, while maneuvering over water. Factors related to the accident were: the snow shower and probable whiteout conditions.NTSB MKC89FA159Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Pettigrew, ARImproper planning/decision by the pilot, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, high terrain, the…NTSB ANC89FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Fairbanks, AKSeparation of the torsional vibration dampers from the crankshaft boss.NTSB ANC88FA063Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Dillingham, AKA Cessna 206 airplane and an aerospatiale AS350D helicopter collided in midair one-half mile south of the Dillingham airport, Dillingham, AK. Both aircraft had been communicating with the Dillingham flight service station and had received the appropriate…NTSB SEA87FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G II · Yakutat, AKAcft was observed to depart from controlled flight while in a steep left turn at slow speed and low altitude, impacting on a river sand bar. Fire ensued, demolishing acft. Following heavy rains, river rose and acft not recovered.NTSB FTW87FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Lissie, TXThe Piper aircraft, N1038U, departed from runway 32 at the municipal airport, wharton, Texas, on a northbound flight, about two minutes after the Cessna aircraft, N4745U. About 10 minutes later the two aircraft experienced a mid-air collision about 16…NTSB LAX85FA210Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Tuba City, AZThis was a medical transportation flight during the early morning hours in marginal weather conditions. The flight was not completed and was returning to the departure airport when it descended into desert terrain 10 miles short of its destination.NTSB ANC84FAMS3Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna U206G · AKPlt received 2 wx briefings before the one hour fourty five minute flt. Plt was advised of adverse wx conditions in mountains with high winds and frequent low visibility. Icing conditions were also forecast btw 9,000 and 13,000 ft. the acft is still missing…NTSB NYC83FA188Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Brooklyn, NYA Cessna U206G float plane, N5328X, & a bell 206A police helicopter, N4797R, collided in flt over Brooklyn, NY. The aircrew of the police helicopter were on a traffic observation flt & had just reported traffic conditions in the vicinity of a toll station…NTSB DEN83FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Cortez, COThe plt filed a company VFR flt plan & took off at aprx 0930 MDT on a return flt to farmington, NM. According to a surviving passenger, after departing blanding, the acft entered low clouds. Reportedly, the plt flew in the clouds for a period of time until he…NTSB ANC82FA094Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 G · Near Kotzebue, AKAircraft engine lost power over water of hotham inlet on an air taxi flight. Due to low altitude pilot had to ditch the aircraft. Aircraft sank almost immediately. Because of pilot's radio call two passengers were rescued.NTSB NYC82FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Stratford, NHBefore takeoff, the pilot received a partial weather briefing by telephone. He was advised of reported icing conditions and was told that snow and rain showers were moving through the area causing marginal VFR conditions. Before terminating the conversation,…NTSB ANC81FA022Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna U206G · Karluk Lake, AKNTSB MIA80FA049Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna U206 · York, ALNTSB ANC80FA027Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna U206G · Kasigluk, AKNTSB ANC79FA077Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 206 · Ivan Slough, AKNTSB ANC797A014Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna U206 · Nightmute, AKNTSB ANC79FA033Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna U206 · Cape Romanzof, AKNTSB SEA78FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna T206 · Challis, IDNTSB CHI78FA044Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 206G · East Tawas, MI