CESSNA 207
Homer, AK — June 6, 2017
Event Information
| Date | June 6, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA353 |
| Event ID | 20170621X95331 |
| Location | Homer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.86611, -153.11861 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 207 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the nosewheel breaking and a subsequent noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing on a beach, he "felt a significant push to the right toward the water and was concerned with going into the water" ... He added that he initiated a go-around, but the nose wheel "caught and apparently broke off".
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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.