NTSB investigations: Cessna U206F, AK
87 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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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073333', '207333A'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073333', '207333A'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 ANC27LA001Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna U206F · Meadow Lakes, AKNTSB ANC26LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Juneau, AKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.NTSB ANC25LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Yakutat, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during approach in gusting wind conditions to a remote airstrip, resulting in a collision with brush.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.NTSB ANC23LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Chinitna Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.NTSB ANC23LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Chugiak, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm.NTSB ANC22LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Kodiak, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracks that initiated from corrosion pitting.NTSB ANC22LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Newhalen, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ANC21LA066Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Igiugig, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the departure end shoreline.NTSB ANC18LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Pedro Bay, AKThe fatigue fracture of both main landing gear legs during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse and separation of both main landing gear legs.NTSB GAA18CA491Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Barter Island, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC17LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Noatak, AKA fire in the airplane's cabin, which initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.NTSB ANC16CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear separation and collapse.NTSB 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…NTSB ANC15CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Kasilof, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC13LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ANC13LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Tokotna, AKA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through bolts.NTSB ANC13CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Kokhanok, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC13CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Buckland, AKThe pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC10CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Aleknagik, AKA bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.NTSB 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…NTSB ANC10CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Homer, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB ANC06CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206F · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in the airplane encountering a severe downdraft during takeoff initial climb, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a thunderstorm and a downdraft.NTSB ANC05LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Homer, AKThe fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of nosewheel steering control.NTSB ANC05LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's improper loading of externally carried lumber that caught fire due to exposure to hot exhaust gases during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing and subsequent collision with a gravel bar. A factor contributing to the…NTSB ANC05LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Bethel, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during taxi from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB ANC04LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Nanwalek, AKA loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground.NTSB ANC03LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with brush, and subsequent stall of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a…NTSB ANC03CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with ocean waves. A factor associated with the accident was large waves/swells.NTSB ANC02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Circle, AKA partial separation of the nose wheel flange from the hub that resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.NTSB ANC02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's premature lift-off which precipitated an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ANC02LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Karluk, AKThe pilot's inadvertent water landing on amphibious floats with the wheels extended, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during departure.NTSB ANC01LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Galena, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.NTSB ANC00LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · King Salmon, AKThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the other airplane, and the inadequate radio traffic advisories by the pilots of both airplanes.NTSB ANC00LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were snow-covered terrain, and a short runway/landing area.NTSB ANC98LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.NTSB ANC98LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and windshear.NTSB ANC98LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Mnt. Village, AKThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC97LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · King Salmon, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the sand bar and the pilot's failure to use all available waterway for the takeoff.NTSB ANC97LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Hope, AKa loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, and the pilot's failure to identify and correct the deficiency during the ensuing emergency descent.NTSB ANC96LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206F · Talkeetna, AKThe disconnection of the nosegear scissors assembly due to the loss of a retainer bolt.NTSB ANC96LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC96IA077Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were: soft terrain, the use of an oversize nose wheel tire, and the FAA's inadequate field approval process for tundra tires.NTSB ANC95LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Sterling, AKFailure of both pilot's to maintain adequate visual lookout. The low angle of the sun was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Bethel, AKA failure of the #2 main engine bearing and subsequent fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB ANC94LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Skwentna, AKThe pilots inadequate compensation for the high wind condition during takeoff. The wind was a factor.NTSB ANC94LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Noatak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable landing area. A factor was a 'cut bank' in the landing area.NTSB ANC94LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · New Koliganek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the strong crosswinds and the icy/snow covered taxi surface.NTSB ANC93LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the submerged sand bar and the pilot's excessive taxispeed.NTSB ANC92LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Scammon Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind.