Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206C near Brainerd, MN — 2009-05-25

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Date
2009-05-25
Location
Brainerd, MN, USA
Airport
BRD
Aircraft
CESSNA U206C
Registration
N3970G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, prior to touchdown on runway 30 (4,080 feet long by 75 feet wide), the amphibious airplane experienced a gust of wind from the right. The airplane touched down "very hard" on its left side and the left outside wheel of the main landing gear separated. The airplane came to rest on the edge of runway 30. The pilot reported that the winds were "variable and very gusty between ground level and 3,000 feet [above ground level]." Examination of the airplane revealed the fuselage was wrinkled on both sides.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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