CESSNA TU206
Ellsworth, ME — August 1, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 1, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA285 |
| Event ID | 20250804200698 |
| Location | Ellsworth, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.62615, -68.47254 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | TU206 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency of the floats, which resulted in an accumulation of water in the forward compartments of the floats, a forward center of gravity, and subsequent nose over during a water landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.