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May 21, 1999 · Cessna TU206C · N29096

West, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West, TX
Aircraft
Cessna TU206C
Tail Number
N29096
Operator
David L Brown
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW99LA147

The pilot lost control of the airplane after a bounced landing. The pilot maneuvered the airplane onto final approach with 30 degrees of flaps. Upon touchdown with the runway surface, the airplane 'bounced slightly.' The airplane bounced again and the pilot advanced the throttle 'half way.' The airplane 'pitched upward and then immediately down, impacting the ground nose wheel first.' Subsequently, the nose landing gear separated from the airframe, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

On May 21, 1999, at 1400 central daylight time, a Cessna TU206C airplane, N29096, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing at a private airstrip near West, Texas. The airplane was registered to the Ram Aircraft Corporation of Waco, Texas, and operated by a private individual. The non-instrument rated private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight originated from the Waco Regional Airport, Waco, Texas, at 1350. According to the 440 hour pilot, he was in a right traffic pattern for the 1,900 foot turf runway. The airplane was on final approach configured with 30 degrees of flaps for landing. Upon touchdown with the runway surface, the airplane "bounced slightly." The airplane then bounced again and the pilot advanced the throttle "half way." The airplane "pitched upward and then immediately down, impacting the ground nosewheel first." Subsequently, the nose landing gear separated from the airframe, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. An FAA inspector examined the airplane at the site and stated that the horizontal stabilizer was structurally damaged and the right wing lift strut was damaged. Additionally, he confirmed that the nose landing gear separated from the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna TU206C
Tail NumberN29096
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid L Brown
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data