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June 21, 2009 · Cessna T206H · N6075M
Columbus, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, GA
Aircraft
Cessna T206H
Tail Number
N6075M
Operator
Otter Creek Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA362
The pilot was landing on runway 31, and reported that the airplane's flight path was "straight down the center line" of the runway. The airplane "porpoised" on touchdown twice, veered off the left side of the runway, and subsequently came to rest in a field. The airplane sustained structural damage to the landing gear and left wing spar. The winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 340 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot reported about 580 hours of total flight experience, which included approximately 87 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. He did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing on runway 31, and reported that the airplane's flight path was "straight down the center line" of the runway. The airplane "porpoised" on touchdown twice, veered off the left side of the runway, and subsequently came to rest in a field. The airplane sustained structural damage to the landing gear and left wing spar. The winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 340 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot reported about 580 hours of total flight experience, which included approximately 87 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. He did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:35 EDT
Nearest AirportColumbus Metropolitan Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length3997 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T206H
Tail NumberN6075M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOtter Creek Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AJ1A · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time15:51
Weather SourceWFAC