Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206B near Skwentna, AK — 2024-10-04

Final reportANC25LA004
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Date
2024-10-04
Location
Skwentna, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA U206B
Registration
N3495L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s delayed go-around decision, which resulted in inadvertent contact with the landing surface, loss of directional control, and a nose over in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, just prior to touchdown while landing on a lake in gusting wind conditions, he attempted to execute a go-around. The float-equipped airplane inadvertently contacted the water and bounced twice on the surface. The pilot lost directional control and nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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