Cessna U206F — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
There are 894 Cessna U206F airframes on record (built 1965–1976), 232 currently registered. 30 have one or more NTSB accident records (32 records total, 7 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 21, 2026.
Recent Cessna U206F accidents
A 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.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
The 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.
The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracks that initiated from corrosion pitting.
The 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.
The 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.
The controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.