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October 14, 2005 · Cessna U206G · N5227X
Hanover, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hanover, MI
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N5227X
Operator
Forest a Owen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA009
The airplane nosed over following a bounced landing. The pilot stated the airplane bounced while landing on a private grass airstrip. He stated he was unaware that the nose gear casting broke during the bounced landing. The pilot recovered from the bounced landing and when the airplane touched down again, the nose gear strut dug into the grass and the airplane nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the bounced landing and subsequent overload failure of the nose landing gear wheel. A factor associated with the accident was the grass airstrip.
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This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN5227X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorForest a Owen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0