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July 12, 2000 · Cessna 207 · N1549U

Kotlik, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kotlik, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207
Tail Number
N1549U
Operator
Larry S Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC00LA086

The pilot reported she misjudged the landing, and landed hard in a nose low attitude. She said the nose wheel hit first, then the airplane rocked back and the main wheels and tail cone contacted the runway surface. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate flare during landing.

Full Narrative

On July 12, 2000, about 1300 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 207 airplane, N1549U, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing at the New Kotlik Airport, Kotlik, Alaska. The flight was being conducted under Title 14, CFR Part 135 as an on-demand cargo flight, when the accident occurred. The airplane was operated by Larry's Flying Service, Inc., Fairbanks, Alaska. The solo commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a company flight plan was in effect. The flight originated at the Emmonak Airport, Emmonak, Alaska, about 1230. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge on July 13, and in her NTSB Pilot/Operator report, the pilot reported she misjudged the landing, and landed hard in a nose low attitude. She said the nose wheel hit first, then the airplane rocked back and the main wheels and tail cone contacted the runway surface. The tail cone and empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot estimated there was 1,000 pounds of cargo, and the fuel tanks were about 1/2 full. She indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportNew Kotlik Airport (0nm)
Runway1
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 207
Tail NumberN1549U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLarry S Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 10 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data