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June 28, 1989 · Cessna U206 · N9627G

Eveleth, MN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Eveleth, MN
Aircraft
Cessna U206
Tail Number
N9627G
Operator
Stuart Milton J
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA145

THE PILOT TOOK THE ACFT FOR A LOCAL FLIGHT TO INCLUDE LANDINGS ON ELY LAKE WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF A FLT INSTRUCTOR. WITNESSES OBSVRD THE ACFT BOUNCE HARD DURING THE FIRST LANDING ATTEMPT. THEY FURTHER OBSERVED THE ACFT SETTLE RIGHT WING AND FLOAT LOW UNTIL IMPACTING THE WATER AGAIN. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT WATER IMPACT THE ACFT NOSED OVER INVERTED. THE PILOT HAD NOT MAINTAINED CURRENCY IN THE ACFT, WITH FLT RECORDS INDICATING NO SIMILAR FLT SINCE AUGUST, 1988. POST-IMPACT INSPECTION OF THE ACFT FAILED TO REVEAL ANY PRE-IMPACT FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE DURING THE WATER LANDING. THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN SEAPLANE OPERATIONS AND THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT TOOK THE ACFT FOR A LOCAL FLIGHT TO INCLUDE LANDINGS ON ELY LAKE WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF A FLT INSTRUCTOR. WITNESSES OBSVRD THE ACFT BOUNCE HARD DURING THE FIRST LANDING ATTEMPT. THEY FURTHER OBSERVED THE ACFT SETTLE RIGHT WING AND FLOAT LOW UNTIL IMPACTING THE WATER AGAIN. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT WATER IMPACT THE ACFT NOSED OVER INVERTED. THE PILOT HAD NOT MAINTAINED CURRENCY IN THE ACFT, WITH FLT RECORDS INDICATING NO SIMILAR FLT SINCE AUGUST, 1988. POST-IMPACT INSPECTION OF THE ACFT FAILED TO REVEAL ANY PRE-IMPACT FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSky Harbor (Spb) (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U206
Tail NumberN9627G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStuart Milton J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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