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April 4, 2015 · Cessna 206H H · N245RB

Honolulu, HI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Honolulu, HI
Aircraft
Cessna 206H H (2005)
Tail Number
N245RB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15LA148

The commercial pilot reported that shortly after landing on the runway, he had difficulty controlling the airplane. He stated that the airplane initially drifted slightly to the left; however, when he applied aileron and rudder to correct the drift, the airplane yawed suddenly to the right, and he was unable to counteract it. The airplane subsequently exited the runway surface and struck an arrestor gear assembly. Postaccident examination of the airplane established flight control and braking continuity to the cockpit controls. The main landing gear tires were examined and appeared to be properly inflated with no anomalies observed. The nose landing gear tire remained on its hub, but a ½-inch hole was observed on the sidewall of the inner tube. The damage to the tire was consistent with a blown tire, which most likely occurred during the landing and resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. No additional pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures were observed that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

A blown nose landing gear tire during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On April 3, 2015, about 2115 Hawaiian standard time, N245RB, a Cessna 206H, was substantially damaged when it veered off the runway during landing at the Honolulu International Airport (HNL), Honolulu, Hawaii. The airplane was registered to and operated by Worldwide Aircraft Leasing Corporation under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan had been filed. The flight departed from Kona International Airport at Keahole (HKO) Kailua/Kona, Hawaii, about 1945. The pilot reported that shortly after landing on runway 4R, he had difficulties controlling the airplane during the landing roll. He stated that the airplane initially drifted slightly to the left; however, when he applied aileron and rudder to correct the drift, the airplane yawed suddenly to the right, and he was unable to counteract it. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway surface and struck an arrester gear assembly, used by military fighter and trainer aircraft for emergencies. During the accident sequence, substantial damage was sustained to the airplane's right wing strut. The passenger stated that the landing was normal and on centerline. She further stated that shortly after landing, the pilot struggled to maintain control of the airplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed that the right wing strut was bent about mid-span. Flight control and braking continuity was established with the cockpit controls. The main tires were examined and appeared to be properly inflated with no anomalies observed. The nose wheel tire still remained on its hub, but about a 1/2-inch hole was observed on the side wall, of the inner tube. No additional pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures were observed that would have precluded normal operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 HST
Nearest AirportHonolulu International Airport (0nm S)
Runway04L
Runway Length6952 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 206H H
Tail NumberN245RB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AC1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time07:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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