Final None Jun 18, 2025

N932DB accident at Falun, WI

Cessna U206 — Loss of visual reference at Falun, WI

DateJun 18, 2025
Tail numberN932DB
AircraftCessna U206 · Cessna 206 Stationair · C206
LocationFalun, WI
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA211

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.

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