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August 21, 2011 · Cessna TU206G · N12TL
Shawno, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Shawno, WI
Aircraft
Cessna TU206G
Tail Number
N12TL
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA586
The pilot stated that while on final approach for landing, he observed some birds flying low near the intended runway touchdown point. In an attempt to avoid the birds, the airplane touched down shorter than expected and departed the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Response/compensation
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while on final approach for landing, he observed some birds flying low near the intended runway touchdown point. In an attempt to avoid the birds, the airplane touched down shorter than expected and departed the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CDT
Nearest AirportShawano Municipal (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length2225 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TU206G
Tail NumberN12TL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC