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July 6, 2021 · Textron Aviation T206 H · N302WD
Statesville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Statesville, NC
Aircraft
Textron Aviation T206 H (2016)
Tail Number
N302WD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA279
The pilot reported that the airplane was at an excessive speed on final approach and landed hard. After the hard landing, the airplane bounced and touched down a second time. The pilot was unable to regain control of the airplane and it veered left off the runway and came to rest in a grassy area nose down. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the empennage and right wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane was at an excessive speed on final approach and landed hard. After the hard landing, the airplane bounced and touched down a second time. The pilot was unable to regain control of the airplane and it veered left off the runway and came to rest in a grassy area nose down. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the empennage and right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportStatesville Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length7003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTextron Aviation T206 H
Tail NumberN302WD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC