On May 21, 1989, a Cessna TU206F (registration N8720Q) operated by Cannington, Freddie L. was involved in an aviation accident near Immokalee, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH THE DESCENT ANGLE WHICH WOULD ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED, IN FLIGHT, WITH THE AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane struck the top barbed wire strand of an airport boundary fence, touched down inside the airport, then rolled, hit a log, struck a pole, cartwheeled, and crashed, bursting into flames. The engine later ran without discrepancies.
Accident Sequence
According to evidence found at the scene, the airplane struck the top barbed wire strand of the airport boundary fence. It then touched down in the grass just inside the airport boundary, rolling approximately 50 feet before hitting a log. The aircraft bounced up and struck a pole with the left wing, then cartwheeled and crashed into the turf about 150 feet from the initial contact with the pole.
Post-crash Fire
After the impact, the aircraft burst into flames and was destroyed by the post-crash fire. No information was provided regarding the occupants or whether any injuries occurred.
Engine Examination
Following the accident, the engine was run using an alternate fuel system, and no discrepancies were noted during this test.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 21 May 1989 Cessna TU206F accident near Immokalee, FL?
An airplane struck the top barbed wire strand of an airport boundary fence, touched down inside the airport, then rolled, hit a log, struck a pole, cartwheeled, and crashed, bursting into flames. The engine later ran without discrepancies.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 May 1989 involved a Cessna TU206F, registration N8720Q, operated by Cannington, Freddie L., at Immokalee, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH THE DESCENT ANGLE WHICH WOULD ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED, IN FLIGHT, WITH THE AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE.
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