CESSNA U206 - G
Kernville, CA — February 9, 2015
Event Information
| Date | February 9, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15CA100 |
| Event ID | 20150209X05051 |
| Location | Kernville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.72833, -118.41972 |
| Airport | KERN VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206 - G |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot made an approach for landing at an airport with a substantial tail wind. According to airport personnel, the wind was about 170 at 25 knots creating a tailwind component for landing. During the landing sequence, the airplane bounced and touched down further than normal. The airplane subsequently overran the departure end of the runway onto rough terrain, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.