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August 27, 1995 · Cessna 206 · N5088U

Whitesboro, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Whitesboro, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 206
Tail Number
N5088U
Operator
Abc Enterprises
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA367

DURING A LANDING ON A PRIVATE SOD AIRSTRIP, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED, AND THE LEFT WING TIP CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT PASSENGER REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE LANDED HARD.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.

Full Narrative

On August 26, 1995, at 1900 central daylight time, a Cessna 206, N5088U was substantially damaged during a hard landing near Whitesboro, Texas. The private pilot/owner and one passenger were not injured and the other passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane departed Hillsboro, Texas, at 1825 for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that, during the landing roll at a private sod airstrip, the nose wheel collapsed and the left wing tip contacted the ground. Repeated attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) were unsuccessful. During a telephone interview conducted by the investigator-in- charge, the right front seat passenger reported that the airplane landed "hard" and she hit her head on the instrument panel. The witness was mailed a Passenger Statement (NTSB Form 6120.9), but did not return it. An FAA inspector examined the airplane and reported that the nose wheel fork was separated from the nose landing gear strut. The left wing was bent upward 15 to 20 degrees approximately 2 feet inboard from the wing tip and the outboard 2 feet of the leading edge were crushed aft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBevoni-Flying B (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 206
Tail NumberN5088U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAbc Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-A · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data