Summary
On August 21, 2011, a Cessna TU206G (N12TL) was involved in an accident near Shawno, WI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA586. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N12TL.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA586