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CESSNA U206 G accident at Falun, WI, 18 Jun 2025

Falun, WI, United States

On June 18, 2025, a CESSNA U206 G operated by None was involved in an aviation accident near Falun, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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 summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedEffect on personnelAwareness of conditionContributed to outcome

Related events

Same aircraft family

Same operator

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  • 10 Aug 2026 — Velocity Aircraft Velocity (None)
  • 5 Jul 2026 — CASSUTT IIIM (None)
  • 28 May 2026 — MUSTANG AERONAUTICS MUSTANG II (None)
  • 18 Mar 2026 — MOONEY M20 C (None)

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jun 2025 CESSNA U206 G accident near Falun, WI?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jun 2025 CESSNA U206 G accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jun 2025 involved a CESSNA U206 G, operated by None, at Falun, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.

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