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May 5, 2001 · Cessna U206F · N35854

Imnaha, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Imnaha, OR
Aircraft
Cessna U206F
Tail Number
N35854
Operator
Spence Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA084

During the landing roll on a remote backcountry strip surrounded by rising terrain, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind just after touchdown. The aircraft was picked up then dropped back to the surface. The pilot opted to continue the landing instead of going around. Due to insufficient room to stop before running off the airstrip, the pilot intentionally tried to ground loop the aircraft. The nose gear collapsed and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot reported the winds were gusting to in excess of 20 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor.

Full Narrative

On May 5, 2001, approximately 0730 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna U206F, N35854, registered to the pilot and operated by Spence Air Service as a 14 CFR Part 135 on demand air taxi, nosed over during the landing roll at a private airstrip located about 13 nautical miles northeast of Imnaha, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a company visual flight plan was in effect. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot and his passenger were not injured. The flight departed from Enterprise, Oregon, about 30 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone interview and subsequent written statement, the pilot reported that he circled the airstrip located in a canyon about three or four times to determine the wind direction. The pilot then set-up for an approach to the southeast (120 degrees). During the approach, the wind sock was limp, however, shortly after touchdown, a strong gust of wind picked the aircraft up then dropped it down. The pilot opted to continue the landing instead of going around. Due to insufficient room to stop before running off the airstrip, the pilot intentionally tried to ground loop the aircraft. The nose gear separated and the aircraft nosed over, coming to rest inverted The pilot reported the wind was from the northeast at two knots, gusting to 20 plus knots. Moderate turbulence was reported in the area and on final approach. The Pittsburg Landing strip is a remote backcountry strip surrounded by rising terrain. The strip is 1,050 feet in length and 75 feet wide. The elevation is 1,500 feet mean sea level. The surface is rough and sod covered. A windsock is located on the field. Landing recommendations are to approach from the north and land to the south.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MDT
Nearest AirportPittsburg Landing (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length1050 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U206F
Tail NumberN35854
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpence Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-DCF · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 2 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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