On 29 Apr 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.
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.