No fatalities

CESSNA U206G accident at Millinocket, ME, 7 Sept 2022

Millinocket, ME, United States

On September 7, 2022, a CESSNA U206G operated by Penobscot Island Air was involved in an aviation accident near Millinocket, ME. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDescent rate — Not attained/maintainedDecision related to condition