Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and a subsequent a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose-over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, he flared the airplane "too much," and the nose pitched up. Subsequently, the airplane porpoised on the runway, veered left, exited the runway, and nosed down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC20CA027 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 13, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kahului, Hawaii
- Nearest airport
- Kahului (OGG)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna TP206
- N-number
- N8649Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1968
- 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.