Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he had flown to a remote lake to practice touch-and-go landings, in a float-equipped airplane, on glassy water. On his first landing, the airplane touched down in a slight nose-low attitude, and the right float struck the water. The airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings, and right lift strut. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC13CA052 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 31, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Minto Lakes (PVT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna U206A
- N-number
- N4571K
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.