CESSNA U206A
Fairbanks, AK — May 31, 2013
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC13CA052 |
| Event ID | 20130604X22252 |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.85667, -148.85500 |
| Airport | Minto Lakes |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206A |
| 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 inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had flown to a remote lake to practice touch-and-go landings, in a float-equipped airplane, on glassy water. On his first landing, the airplane touched down in a slight nose-low attitude, and the right float struck the water. The airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings, and right lift strut. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.