Casualties unknown

2000-07-08: Cessna 206 (N5316U) — Annapolis, MD

Annapolis, MD, US

On July 8, 2000, a Cessna 206 (registration N5316U) was involved in an aviation accident near Annapolis, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to perform a go-around. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, the pilot extended full flaps and initiated a slip on final approach after realizing airspeed was too fast. The airplane touched down near the end of the 2,505-foot runway at about 120 knots, overran the runway, and came to rest upside down. The pilot acknowledged he landed long and fast and should have executed a go-around.

Incident Summary

During the landing approach, the pilot extended full flaps and initiated a slip on final approach after recognizing that the airspeed was excessive. The airplane touched down on the last quarter of the 2,505-foot-long runway at an indicated airspeed of approximately 120 knots. The airplane subsequently traveled off the end of the runway and came to rest in an inverted position.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that he landed "long and fast" and acknowledged that he should have performed a go-around instead of attempting to land under those conditions.

Aircraft Performance Data

According to the Cessna 206 Pilot's Operating Handbook, the recommended airspeed for a normal landing with flaps down is 65–75 KIAS. Additionally, the handbook indicates that the airplane would have required approximately 1,429 feet of landing distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle at the approach end of the runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21483. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.