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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna TU206G

28 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna TU206G. 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 ('2073357')) 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 ('2073357'))
  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 ('2073357'))
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 WPR20FA206Accident · 8 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna TU206 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane.Jul 5, 2020 · N6373U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB WPR20LA123Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Auburn, CAThe total loss of engine power after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel.Apr 18, 2020 · N756TH · Destroyed NTSB CEN11WA603Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna TU206G · Sioux Lookout, CanadaAug 29, 2011 · N242SA · Substantial damage NTSB SEA06FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Mullan, IDThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain obscuration, trees and high terrain were factors.Jun 8, 2006 · N5136X · Substantial damage NTSB WAS02RA036Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationCessna TU206G · Catacamas, HondurasApr 24, 2002 · N7344N · Destroyed NTSB SEA00FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206G · Pistol Creek, IDA loss of engine power due to the fracture of the #2 cylinder intake valve stem and the puncturing of the #2 piston dome by the intake valve head. Factors include no suitable landing site within the maneuvering abilities of the aircraft, and coniferous trees…Jul 25, 2000 · N206RA · Destroyed NTSB IAD99WA060Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 206G · Nairobi, KenyaAug 26, 1999 · N733YU · Destroyed NTSB ANC98FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206G · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceilings and mountainous/hilly terrain.Sep 29, 1998 · N4820U · Destroyed NTSB NYC97WA104Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna TU-206G · Carroll Lake, CanadaJun 1, 1997 · N6428Z · Substantial damage NTSB ANC96FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's landing on the water with the landing gear inadvertently extended.Aug 31, 1996 · N7345N · Substantial damage NTSB SEA91FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Mccall, IDProcedures/directives were not followed. Factors to the accident were: improper fuel boost pump selector position, leaded spark plugs and sunglare.Jul 17, 1991 · N7216N · Destroyed NTSB MIA91LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206G · Gulf Of MexicoAn in flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.May 9, 1991 · N6567Z · Destroyed NTSB DEN90FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Challis, IDThe pilot's entry into an excessive maneuver after takeoff with insufficient altitude and airspeed to complete the maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush into trees. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude and trees.Jun 15, 1990 · N7582N · Destroyed NTSB NYC88FA216Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · White Lake, NYThe float equipped aircraft made multiple takeoff attempts on a lake, getting airborne at least once prior to the accident. On the takeoff run that terminated in the accident, the pilot turned into an inlet after getting airborne with insufficent room to turn…Aug 12, 1988 · N4613Z · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88FA122Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206-G · Root Ranch, IDShortly after takeoff, prior to reaching 500 feet AGL, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and struck trees. After striking trees the aircraft then impacted the ground and exploded into flames. Witnesses stated that from the time of rotation to the time…Jul 3, 1988 · N732HH · Destroyed NTSB LAX88LA093Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Kirkland, AZDuring a cross country flt, the acft struck power lines that were stretched across a canyon. The unmarked wires were aprx 500 ft AGL. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions. No explanation was given for the low flying.Jan 23, 1988 · N4884U · Destroyed NTSB LAX87LA334Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Williams, AZThe aircraft was reported stolen on July 26, 1987. It is believed that the aircraft departed the grand canyon airport in grand canyon, Arizona on July 26, 1987, at 0300 MST. A search of records or airports in the area revealed that the aircraft was refueled…Jul 26, 1987 · N4651Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA87MA035Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Jean, NVWhile en route at night on an IFR flt plan, the acft ran out of fuel. Subsequently, the plt was provided vectors toward a hiway for a forced lndg. However, before reaching the area of the hiway, the acft crashed on rising terrain at an elev of about 4000 ft.…Dec 7, 1986 · N732ZF · Destroyed NTSB SEA84FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Stevenson, WAThe plt initiated a flt in weather with low visibility, rain and fog. The plt had reportedly checked the weather but decided to fly anyway. About 30 minutes after takeoff while the plt was maneuvering at low alt, the acft crashed in a river. The acft sank in…Mar 1, 1984 · N735KE · Destroyed NTSB LAX84LA044Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Reno, NVThe pilot's body was found under the front of the acft by the propeller. All cockpit controls were in the start positionand the acft was not chocked or tied down. The payroll checks the pilot was to deliver were found in the acft.Nov 3, 1983 · N756DG · No damage NTSB ATL84FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Brentwood, TNThe acft crashed while the plts were attempting an ILS approach to nashville. One plt was not instrument rated. The other was rated but was limited in experience. The instructions for radar vectoring to the approach were not followed and disorientation with…Oct 23, 1983 · N7338G · Destroyed NTSB LAX83FA458Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206-G · Flagstaff, AZThe acft collided with trees shortly after takeoff. The weather was marginal with 700 ft scattered, ceiling 3000 ft WITH8 miles visibility. The plt received two weather briefings about an hour apart while waiting for weather improvement. The briefer commented…Sep 24, 1983 · N7353N · Destroyed NTSB SEA83FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Soda Springs, IDA search for the aircraft was begun after the pilot's relatives reported it was overdue and residents near the crash site heard the sounds of a low flying plane suddenly terminate. Unofficial reports of the weather indicated it was about 200 ft obscured, 1/4…Nov 21, 1982 · N4606U · Destroyed NTSB DEN81FA020Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 206G · Cokeville, WYMar 7, 1981 · N735RM · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA117Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna TU206G · Carlsbad, CAJul 6, 1980 · N5384U · Destroyed NTSB DEN80AA023Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna TU206G · Clovis, NMFeb 6, 1980 · N7393N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB DEN79FA024Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna T206 · Brigham City, UTFeb 26, 1979 · N868BJ · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FA009Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna TU206G · Chula Vista, CAOct 28, 1978 · N756XC · Destroyed