Cessna T206
Bentonville, AR — August 1, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 1, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA349 |
| Event ID | 20200803X55119 |
| Location | Bentonville, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.34528, -94.21944 |
| Airport | Bentonville Muni/Louise M Thad |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | T206 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported landing "flat" and the airplane "bounced." After a second "bounce" the pilot initiated a go-around. However, when the nose landing gear contacted the runway a third time, the nose wheel "blew out." The airplane veered to the left, exited the runway pavement, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot observed no anomalies during the preflight inspection. A flight instructor who witnessed the accident stated that the airplane remained in a "nose down pitch attitude" until the nose wheel contacted the runway which caused the airplane to "bounce." After the third bounce, the nose wheel "blew out sending white smoke into the air."
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.