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June 7, 2012 · Cessna U206G · N9049G
Homer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Homer, AK
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N9049G
Operator
Smokey Bay Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA049
The pilot was landing on a rough and uneven remote tidal beach. During the landing roll, the main landing gear wheels rolled over a series of bumps, and the airplane bounced. When the airplane settled to the ground, the nosewheel struck the beach. According to the pilot, a postlanding inspection revealed no damage, and he elected to fly the airplane home. Subsequently, the operator’s director of maintenance reported that the airplane’s firewall assembly had sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-(general)-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing a nose wheel-equipped airplane on a rough and uneven remote tidal beach. During the landing roll, the main landing gear wheels rolled over a series of bumps, and the airplane bounced. When the airplane settled to the ground the nose wheel struck the beach. According to the pilot, a postlanding inspection revealed no damage, and he elected to fly the airplane home. Subsequently, the operator’s director of maintenance reported that the airplane’s firewall assembly had sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:25 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway12
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN9049G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmokey Bay Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO