Accident Details
The pilot of a Cessna 206 airplane experienced a landing accident on a sand bar. The pilot had recently transitioned from flying a Cessna 180 to the Cessna 206. He had previously landed the Cessna 180 on this particular sand bar but had not done so with the Cessna 206.
Landing Sequence
The pilot reported that he landed the Cessna 206 "a little hot" and, after passing the river bank, reduced the throttle to idle. The airplane contacted the ground hard and bounced back into the air. Upon the second touchdown, the airplane nosed over.
Post-Accident Examination
Following the accident, an examination of the nose gear strut assembly revealed no mechanical difficulties or anomalies.
Pilot Experience
The pilot's upgrade from the Cessna 180 to the Cessna 206 occurred shortly before the accident. He had not previously landed the Cessna 206 on that sand bar, only the Cessna 180.