Probable cause
The pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while on final approach to a remote gravel bar adjacent to a river, in gusty and variable wind conditions, the 10-knot headwind subsided just before touchdown, and the airplane descend below the anticipated approach path. He initiated a go-around, but the right wing abruptly dropped, and the right main wheel struck the water, which pivoted the airplane 90 degrees to the right. The airplane’s right wing subsequently struck the surface of the water, sustaining substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC13CA002 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 9, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Buckland, Alaska
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna U206F
- N-number
- N9575G
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Positioning
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