On December 16, 1997, a Cessna 206 (registration N9575G) was involved in an aviation accident near Mnt. Village, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. 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.
A light aircraft sustained significant structural damage after a hard landing and subsequent bounce on a remote, snow and ice covered runway under night visual meteorological conditions.
What happened
The pilot was conducting a landing operation at a remote airport during nighttime hours. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, but the runway surface was covered with snow and ice. Upon initial touchdown, the airplane landed hard and bounced back into the air. During the second contact with the ground, the nose gear collapsed. The impact caused the right wing to strike the ground.
Findings
The accident resulted in specific structural damage to the aircraft. The nose gear strut was damaged. The propeller sustained damage from the incident. A rib on the right wing was also damaged due to the ground contact.
What happened in the 16 Dec 1997 Cessna 206 accident near Mnt. Village, AK?
A light aircraft sustained significant structural damage after a hard landing and subsequent bounce on a remote, snow and ice covered runway under night visual meteorological conditions.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Dec 1997 involved a Cessna 206, registration N9575G, at Mnt. Village, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
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