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October 9, 2008 · Cessna T206H · N206TT

Henderson, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Henderson, NV
Aircraft
Cessna T206H
Tail Number
N206TT
Operator
Melange
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA007

The pilot and passengers reported that during the landing roll, on runway 17R, a gust of wind pushed the airplane off the runway and into a ditch. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed structural damage to the right wing and firewall. Reported winds about 1/2 hour prior to the accident were from 220 degrees at 26 knots, with gusts to 31 knots. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures were found by the FAA inspector during his examination of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot and passengers were interviewed by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector. They reported that during the lading roll on runway 17R, a gust of wind pushed the airplane off the runway and into a ditch. Examination of the airplane by the FAA inspector revealed structural damage to the right wing and firewall. Reported winds about 1/2 hour prior to the accident were from 220 degrees at 26 knots, with gusts to 31 knots. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures were found by the FAA inspector during his examination of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:37 PDT
Nearest AirportHenderson Executive Airport (0nm)
Runway17R
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T206H
Tail NumberN206TT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMelange
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 300

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 26 kt, gusting 31 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C
Altimeter29.59 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data