No fatalities
18 Jun 2025: CESSNA U206 G — Falun, WI
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