Probable cause
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported, while enroute at an altitude of 1,300 ft mean seal level over the water, the engine lost all power. Unable to restart the engine, the pilot ditched the airplane about 2 miles from shore. The airplane remained upright for about 2 minutes before the it sank into the ocean.
The airplane was not recovered from the ocean; therefore, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC26LA026 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 16, 2026
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Juneau, Alaska
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna U206F
- N-number
- N93021
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1976
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Positioning
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.