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February 9, 2015 · Cessna U206 - G G · CFGQQ
Kernville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Kernville, CA
Aircraft
Cessna U206 - G G (1981)
Tail Number
CFGQQ
Operator
Richard Schmitt
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA100
The pilot made an approach for landing on runway 35. According to airport personnel, the wind was about 170 at 25 knots creating a tailwind component for landing. During the landing sequence, the airplane bounced and touched down further than normal. The airplane subsequently overran the departure end of the runway onto rough terrain, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot made an approach for landing at an airport with a substantial tail wind. According to airport personnel, the wind was about 170 at 25 knots creating a tailwind component for landing. During the landing sequence, the airplane bounced and touched down further than normal. The airplane subsequently overran the departure end of the runway onto rough terrain, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest AirportKern Valley (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206 - G G
Tail NumberCFGQQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard Schmitt
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550F21 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 48
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC