On June 28, 1989, a Cessna U206 (registration N9627G) operated by Stuart, Milton J. was involved in an aviation accident near Eveleth, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE DURING THE WATER LANDING. THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN SEAPLANE OPERATIONS AND THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot conducted local landings on Ely Lake without an instructor. The aircraft bounced on first attempt, then settled right wing low, impacting the water and nosing over. The pilot was not current in type; no mechanical failure found.
Event Description
A pilot took an aircraft for a local flight that included landings on Ely Lake. The flight was conducted without the assistance of a flight instructor. Witnesses observed the aircraft bounce hard during the first landing attempt. Subsequently, they saw the aircraft settle with its right wing low and float at low altitude until it impacted the water again. During that water impact, the aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Investigation Findings
A review of the pilot's flight records indicated that no similar flight had been conducted since August 1988, showing the pilot had not maintained currency in the aircraft. A post-impact inspection of the aircraft revealed no evidence of any pre-impact failure or malfunction.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 28 Jun 1989 Cessna U206 accident near Eveleth, MN?
A pilot conducted local landings on Ely Lake without an instructor. The aircraft bounced on first attempt, then settled right wing low, impacting the water and nosing over. The pilot was not current in type; no mechanical failure found.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Jun 1989 involved a Cessna U206, registration N9627G, operated by Stuart, Milton J., at Eveleth, MN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE DURING THE WATER LANDING. THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN SEAPLANE OPERATIONS AND THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
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