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June 26, 2017 · Cessna 207 Undesignat · N207GM

Vinalhaven, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Vinalhaven, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 207 Undesignat (1973)
Tail Number
N207GM
Operator
Waters Aero Marine
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17CA213

The pilot reported that the approach appeared normal, but during the landing on the 1,500-ft-long gravel strip, the airplane firmly struck the runway and bounced. He added that the bounce was high and that the remaining runway was too short to correct the landing with power. The pilot chose to go around, applying full power and 20° of flaps for the balked landing procedure. During the climb, the airplane drifted left toward 50-ft-tall trees about 150 ft from the departure end of the runway. Unable to climb over the trees, the airplane struck the tree canopy, the nose dropped, and the pilot instinctively reduced power as the airplane descended through the trees and impacted terrain. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent go-around with insufficient distance to clear trees during the climb.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the approach appeared normal, but during the landing on the 1,500 ft gravel strip, the airplane firmly struck the runway and bounced. He added that the bounce was high, and the remaining runway was too short to correct the landing with power. The pilot elected to go-around, applying full power and 20° of flaps for the balked landing procedure. During the climb, the airplane drifted to the left towards the 50 ft trees about 150 ft from the departure end of runway 24. Unable to climb over the trees, the airplane struck the tree canopy; the nose dropped and the pilot instinctively reduced power as the airplane descended through the trees and impacted terrain. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:41 EDT
Nearest AirportVinalhaven (0nm SSE)
Runway24
Runway Length1510 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 207 Undesignat
Tail NumberN207GM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWaters Aero Marine
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-LCF · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 57
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time11:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data