Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the touchdown, a wind gust caused the airplane to float back into the air. Subsequently, the airplane porpoised, and he initiated a go-around. The second landing was uneventful; however, before the airplane exited onto the taxiway, the front wheel seized.
A postaccident examination revealed that the front tire rim was damaged and that the tire was flat.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system on the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 120° at 11 knots. The pilot landed on runway 12.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA414 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 16, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Albuquerque Intl Sunport (ABQ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna TU206
- N-number
- N166Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1986
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Public aircraft
- Purpose of flight
- Public aircraft
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.