Cessna 206H — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 307 Cessna 206H airframes on record (built 1998–2013), 159 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (6 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Cessna 206H accidents
A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.
The pilot's intentional descent into terrain.
The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break up while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the instrument-flight-rules flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with instrument flight procedures and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.