Pilot Debrief

CESSNA TU206 near Albuquerque, NM — 2017-07-16

Final reportGAA17CA414
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Date
2017-07-16
Location
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Airport
ABQ
Aircraft
CESSNA TU206
Registration
N166Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the touchdown, a wind gust caused the airplane to float back into the air. Subsequently, the airplane porpoised, and he initiated a go-around. The second landing was uneventful; however, before the airplane exited onto the taxiway, the front wheel seized. A postaccident examination revealed that the front tire rim was damaged and that the tire was flat. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 120° at 11 knots. The pilot landed on runway 12.

NTSB coding

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