CESSNA U206
Port Alsworth, AK — April 29, 2016
Event Information
| Date | April 29, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA207 |
| Event ID | 20160429X20105 |
| Location | Port Alsworth, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.18722, -154.35167 |
| Airport | Jack Ross Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, nose gear collapse, and nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the initial touchdown in gusty wind conditions, the airplane landed hard. The pilot further reported that after the hard landing the airplane bounced, aerodynamically stalled, and subsequently impacted the ground nose wheel landing gear first and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, and the empennage.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.