Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206A near Fairbanks, AK — 2013-05-31

Final reportANC13CA052
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Date
2013-05-31
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CESSNA U206A
Registration
N4571K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he had flown to a remote lake to practice touch-and-go landings, in a float-equipped airplane, on glassy water. On his first landing, the airplane touched down in a slight nose-low attitude, and the right float struck the water. The airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings, and right lift strut. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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