N6075M

Substantial
None

CESSNA T206HS/N: T20608654

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 21, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA09CA362
Location
Columbus, GA
Event ID
20090622X34010
Coordinates
32.516387, -84.938888
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T20608654
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
T206HC206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
T206H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LZ MAX AIR LLC
Address
6230 RIVER CHASE CIR
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30328-3547
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was landing on runway 31, and reported that the airplane's flight path was "straight down the center line" of the runway. The airplane "porpoised" on touchdown twice, veered off the left side of the runway, and subsequently came to rest in a field. The airplane sustained structural damage to the landing gear and left wing spar. The winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 340 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot reported about 580 hours of total flight experience, which included approximately 87 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. He did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09CA362