No fatalities

CESSNA T206 H accident at Port Clinton, OH, 30 Sept 2023

Port Clinton, OH, United States

On September 30, 2023, a CESSNA T206 H was involved in an aviation accident near Port Clinton, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to detect and avoid unmarked powerline(s) while attempting to take off from a river. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to detect and avoid unmarked powerline(s) while attempting to take off from a river.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAwareness of condition

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Sept 2023 CESSNA T206 H accident near Port Clinton, OH?

The pilot’s failure to detect and avoid unmarked powerline(s) while attempting to take off from a river.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Sept 2023 CESSNA T206 H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Sept 2023 involved a CESSNA T206 H, at Port Clinton, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to detect and avoid unmarked powerline(s) while attempting to take off from a river.