On June 21, 2009, a CESSNA T206H operated by OTTER CREEK AVIATION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Columbus, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing on runway 31, the aircraft porpoised twice, veered left off the runway, and came to rest in a field, sustaining structural damage to the landing gear and left wing spar. No mechanical anomalies were reported.
Accident Details
During the landing on runway 31, the pilot reported that the airplane's flight path was "straight down the center line" of the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane porpoised twice, veered off the left side of the runway, and subsequently came to rest in a field. The airplane sustained structural damage to the landing gear and left wing spar. The winds reported at the airport around the time of the accident were from 340 degrees at 10 knots.
Pilot Information
The pilot reported approximately 580 hours of total flight experience, which included about 87 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. He did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 21 Jun 2009 CESSNA T206H accident near Columbus, GA?
During landing on runway 31, the aircraft porpoised twice, veered left off the runway, and came to rest in a field, sustaining structural damage to the landing gear and left wing spar. No mechanical anomalies were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jun 2009 CESSNA T206H accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Jun 2009 involved a CESSNA T206H, operated by OTTER CREEK AVIATION LLC, at Columbus, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.