Cessna TP206
Kahului, HI — February 13, 2020
Event Information
| Date | February 13, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA027 |
| Event ID | 20200226X35228 |
| Location | Kahului, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 20.89694, -156.43306 |
| Airport | KAHULUI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | TP206 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and a subsequent a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the airplane reported that, while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, he flared too much, and the nose of the airplane pitched up. Subsequently, the airplane porpoised about 3 times on the runway, veered left, exited the runway, and nosed down.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.