NTSB investigations: Cessna U206G, AK
121 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.
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WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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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."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 ('2073356', '2073315', '2073314'))
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NTSB WPR26LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna U206G · Stony River, AKNTSB ANC24LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 206 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC24LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 206 · King Salmon, AKA partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition of the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ANC23LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206G · Skwentna, AKThe airplane’s float contacted an undetected submerged gravel bar during landing which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC21LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206G · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing surface.NTSB WPR20CA232Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in an impact with a vehicle.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 GAA17CA549Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Chicken, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road.NTSB ANC17LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Kodiak, AK***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the…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 ANC16CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after taking off from a wet runway and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Chinita Bay, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, resulting in a tail strike and aft fuselage substantial damage.NTSB GAA16CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, nose gear collapse, and nose over.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 ANC15CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC15CA030Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC13CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · McGrath, AKThe pilot's decision to conduct a precautionary landing following a loss of altitude during takeoff initial climb.NTSB ANC13CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's inadequate airspeed control during a glassy water landing, which resulted in an excessive sink rate, and a hard landing.NTSB ANC13CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Nenana, AKIce accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank.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 ANC12CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC12CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Naknek, AKThe pilot's decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site.NTSB ANC12FA014Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate…NTSB ANC11LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Beluga, AKThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.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 ANC10LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ANC10LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft.NTSB ANC10LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot's decision to land on a short, icy runway with poor braking action, resulting in a runway overrun/excursion and collision with a snowbank.NTSB ANC08LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Galena, AKThe en route loss of engine power due to a mechanic's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting, which became disconnected in flight.NTSB ANC08CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank.NTSB ANC07CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the shallow lake, while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB ANC07CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Seldovia, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the final landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was turbulence.NTSB ANC06LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a rock striking the horizontal stabilizer during the landing roll.NTSB ANC06LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Whittier, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain while maneuvering to reverse direction in a pass. A factor contributing to the accident was clouds in the pass.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 ANC05CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Illiamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB ANC05CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Nunapitchuk, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with a ditch. Factors contributing to the accident were an icy taxiway and wind gusts.NTSB ANC04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to secure the cargo door, which resulted in the cargo door coming open during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC03LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Fairbanks, AKA failure of an attaching bolt that allowed the nose wheel fork to separate from the nose gear strut, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC02LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the rough and uneven terrain (hole) in the landing area.NTSB ANC02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Old Harbor, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ANC02LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff run, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor associated with the accident was wind gusts.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 ANC01LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Stebbins, AKA jammed control yoke during landing, an entangled wiring harness, and inadequate maintenance by company personnel. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing, due to the mechanical malfunction.NTSB ANC01LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kiana, AKAn in-flight collision with birds.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 ANC99LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions after becoming lost/disoriented. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, a blind/box canyon, and weather conditions consisting of clouds, rain, and fog.NTSB ANC98LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors were the downslope winds and downdrafts.NTSB ANC98LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition, and the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around.NTSB ANC98LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for quartering tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident is the presence of a quartering tailwind.