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Hard Landing and Nose-Over Following Bounce and Stall in Gusty Wind

Port Alsworth, AK, United States

On April 29, 2016, a CESSNA U206 G was involved in an aviation accident near Port Alsworth, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, nose gear collapse, and nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported a hard landing in gusty wind, causing a bounce and aerodynamic stall. The aircraft then struck the ground nose-first and nosed over, sustaining substantial fuselage and empennage damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the initial touchdown in gusty wind conditions, the airplane landed hard. The hard landing was followed by a bounce, during which the aircraft aerodynamically stalled. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the ground with the nose wheel landing gear first and nosed over.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot provided the account of the event, emphasizing the gusty wind conditions at the time of landing.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the empennage. No other damage was detailed in the report. The extent of the damage indicates the severity of the impact forces involved in the hard landing and subsequent nose-over.

Contributing factors

Causes

Descent rate — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 2016 CESSNA U206 G accident near Port Alsworth, AK?

A pilot reported a hard landing in gusty wind, causing a bounce and aerodynamic stall. The aircraft then struck the ground nose-first and nosed over, sustaining substantial fuselage and empennage damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 2016 CESSNA U206 G accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Apr 2016 involved a CESSNA U206 G, at Port Alsworth, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, nose gear collapse, and nose over.

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