Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that while on final approach for landing, he observed some birds flying low near the intended runway touchdown point. In an attempt to avoid the birds, the airplane touched down shorter than expected and departed the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA586 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 21, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Shawno, Wisconsin
- Nearest airport
- Shawano Municipal (EZS)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna TU206G
- N-number
- N12TL
- 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.