On June 15, 2005, a Cessna U206F (registration N7138Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Homer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of nosewheel steering control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a positioning flight landing, the nose wheel pulled left, the aircraft nosed down, and postcrash inspection revealed a fractured nose gear strut scissor. The right wing sustained structural damage.
Accident Overview
A positioning flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 ended with structural damage when the aircraft's nose gear failed during landing. The airline transport certificated pilot reported that after touching down on the main landing gear, the nose wheel contacted the runway and immediately pulled to the left. Despite the pilot's application of right rudder and brake, the airplane continued turning left, came to an abrupt stop, and nosed down.
Postcrash Findings
A postcrash inspection revealed that the nose gear strut scissor was fractured. The operator stated that no mechanical anomalies were known to exist with the airplane prior to the accident. The right wing sustained structural damage during the event.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 15 Jun 2005 Cessna U206F accident near Homer, AK?
During a positioning flight landing, the nose wheel pulled left, the aircraft nosed down, and postcrash inspection revealed a fractured nose gear strut scissor. The right wing sustained structural damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jun 2005 Cessna U206F accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Jun 2005 involved a Cessna U206F, registration N7138Q, at Homer, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of nosewheel steering control.
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