Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 206 near Halibut Cove, AK — 2016-07-04

Final reportANC16LA038
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Date
2016-07-04
Location
Halibut Cove, AK, USA
Airport
HOM
Aircraft
CESSNA 206
Registration
N6251K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted go-around.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot was landing an amphibious airplane in the ocean waters of an inland cove. Photographs of the accident sequence showed the water conditions as relatively calm and glassy. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down faster than anticipated and before her intended touchdown point, which subsequently caused the airplane to bounce back into the air. Instead of continuing the landing, she attempted a go-around. As the airplane climbed in a nose-high attitude, she was unable to see over the nose of the airplane and collided with a stand of tall spruce trees. Witnesses stated that after impact, the airplane descended into the water, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted the go-around after the bounce instead of attempting it.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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