On May 24, 1995, a Cessna 206 (registration N1LF) was involved in an aviation accident near Grangeville, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DITCH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing on Runway 7, the pilot reported northeast wind at 10 knots. The nose gear touched down first, causing a bounce. The propeller struck the runway, followed by the left wing. The pilot lost directional control, and the airplane skidded off the runway into a ditch, substantially damaging the left wing.
Sequence of Events
The pilot was landing on Runway 7. According to the pilot, the wind was from the northeast at 10 knots. During the landing, the nose gear contacted the runway first, causing the airplane to bounce. The propeller then struck the runway surface, followed by the left wing. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane skidded off the runway and into a ditch.
Examination Findings
The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions. An examination of the wreckage found no evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or landing gear damage.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 May 1995 Cessna 206 accident near Grangeville, ID?
During landing on Runway 7, the pilot reported northeast wind at 10 knots. The nose gear touched down first, causing a bounce. The propeller struck the runway, followed by the left wing. The pilot lost directional control, and the airplane skidded off the runway into a ditch, substantially damaging the left wing.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 May 1995 Cessna 206 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 May 1995 involved a Cessna 206, registration N1LF, at Grangeville, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DITCH.