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October 15, 2001 · Cessna 206 · N5206U

Midlothian, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2001
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Midlothian, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 206
Tail Number
N5206U
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA015

The commercial pilot reported that as he was exiting the runway after landing rollout, he experienced a sudden gust of wind. Subsequently, the right wing "lifted" and the left wing impacted an embankment. The pilot reported that at the time of the accident, winds were from 270 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from a landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On October 15, 2001, at 1620 central daylight time, a Cessna 206 single-engine airplane, N5206U, was substantially damaged after impacting an embankment during taxi at the Eagles Nest Airport, Midlothian, Texas. The commercial pilot, who was the owner and operator of the aircraft, received minor injuries, and the one passenger sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an Instrument Flight Rules flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from Paris, Texas, at 1600, and was destined for Midlothian. In a telephone interview with the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot reported that as he was exiting runway 17 after landing rollout, he experienced a sudden gust of wind. Subsequently, the right wing "lifted" and the left wing impacted an embankment, resulting in the nose landing gear being sheared off, the propeller being bent, and approximately 3 feet of the outboard section of the left wing being damaged. On the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot reported that prior to departing Paris, Texas, he obtained the automated weather from the Redbird Airport which is located approximately 16 miles north of the destination/accident airport. Conditions were reported as sky clear, and wind from 270 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot further stated that at the time of the accident the wind was from 270 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 15 knots. He added that a cold front was approaching and the wind was "not steady."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CDT
Nearest AirportMidlothian (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 206
Tail NumberN5206U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520A · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data