N932DBCESSNA U2062025-06-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA U206S/N: U20605397

Summary

On June 18, 2025, a Cessna U206 (N932DB) was involved in an incident near Falun, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over the glassy water surface than it was, resulting in the airplane impacting the water.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA211. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N932DB.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA211
Location
Falun, WI
Event ID
20250618200352
Coordinates
45.777188, -92.482812
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over the glassy water surface than it was, resulting in the airplane impacting the water.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U20605397
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
U206C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
U206G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VANVALKENBURG ERIC
Address
374 SOUTHERN PACIFIC RD
City
HUDSON
State / Zip Code
WI 54016-8131
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA211