CESSNA U206
Sleetmute, AK — August 17, 2016
Event Information
| Date | August 17, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA455 |
| Event ID | 20160829X54344 |
| Location | Sleetmute, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.70528, -157.15028 |
| Airport | Alaska Adventures 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 exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare at an unpublished dirt airstrip, he entered a "low level [aerodynamic] stall." He further reported that due to the aerodynamic stall, and a "small rise" on the runway, the airplane touched down hard. During the landing roll, the pilot reported that the fuel "belly tank" installed under the fuselage separated from the airplane and the fuselage sustained substantial damaged.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction or failure 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.