Accident Overview
On 30 May 1998 at 1445 hours, a Cessna U206F (registration G-STAT) operating an aerial work parachute dispatch flight was making an approach to tarmac Runway 26 at Hibalstow, North Lincolnshire. The runway is 550 metres long by 25 metres wide, with loose earth and stones on its southern side and two earth mounds at its western end. The weather was fine with a surface wind of 260°/8 to 10 kt, good visibility, broken cloud at 6,000 feet, and a surface temperature of 15°C.
Events Leading to Overrun
The pilot reported that for his touchdown, the surface wind had increased and changed direction to result in a tailwind on landing. Consequently, the approach speed was higher than normal and touchdown occurred well into the runway. The aircraft overran the available runway length and struck the first low earth mound. This impact detached the nose landing gear from the aircraft. The aircraft came to rest on its nose in an upright position between the first and second mounds.
Pilot and Injuries
The pilot, who was wearing a lap and diagonal seat belt, vacated the aircraft without injury. He reported that his injuries could have been more substantial had he not been wearing an upper torso restraint. The pilot held an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence, was 46 years old, and had 2,100 hours total flying experience with 100 hours on type.
Damage
Substantial damage occurred to the nose landing gear and lower front cowling, with shock-loading to the engine.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.