Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206G near Skwentna, AK — 2023-08-14

Final reportANC23LA063
Sign in to save
Date
2023-08-14
Location
Skwentna, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA U206G
Registration
N4891Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s float contacted an undetected submerged gravel bar during landing which resulted in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

While landing on a river and coming off the float step, the airplane’s float contacted an undetected submerged gravel bar in shallow water. The airplane pivoted, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 2 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents2

Related mishaps