Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206G near Millinocket, ME — 2022-09-07

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Date
2022-09-07
Location
Millinocket, ME, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA U206G
Registration
N756SG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

During an air taxi flight, the pilot executed a glassy-water landing on a remote lake with an excessive descent rate which resulted in a hard landing and go-around. The pilot later successfully landed the airplane without further incident. The hard landing resulted in the front seat passenger sustaining a broken rib. All three persons aboard were seated and wearing lap belts without shoulder harasses. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The front-seat passenger stated the sun’s position in the sky – combined with the glassy water surface conditions - produced significant sun glare, especially on the pilot’s side of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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