CESSNA U206C
Brainerd, MN — May 25, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 25, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA321 |
| Event ID | 20090528X62135 |
| Location | Brainerd, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.03500, -94.13472 |
| Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airpor |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206C |
| 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 failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, prior to touchdown on runway 30 (4,080 feet long by 75 feet wide), the amphibious airplane experienced a gust of wind from the right. The airplane touched down "very hard" on its left side and the left outside wheel of the main landing gear separated. The airplane came to rest on the edge of runway 30. The pilot reported the winds were "variable and very gusty between ground level and 3,000 feet [above ground level]." Examination of the airplane revealed the fuselage was wrinkled on both sides. The pilot had accumulated 4,333 total flight hours and 1,039 flight hours in the accident airplane.
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.