N207GM

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 207S/N: 20700217

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 26, 2017
NTSB Number
ERA17CA213
Location
Vinalhaven, ME
Event ID
20170626X91152
Coordinates
44.070556, -68.821662
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent go-around with insufficient distance to clear trees during the climb.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700217
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
207C07T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
207

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WATERS AERO MARINE INC
Address
211 WESTBROOK ST
City
SOUTH THOMASTON
State / Zip Code
ME 04858-3017
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the approach appeared normal, but during the landing on the 1,500 ft gravel strip, the airplane firmly struck the runway and bounced. He added that the bounce was high, and the remaining runway was too short to correct the landing with power. The pilot elected to go-around, applying full power and 20° of flaps for the balked landing procedure. During the climb, the airplane drifted to the left towards the 50 ft trees about 150 ft from the departure end of runway 24. Unable to climb over the trees, the airplane struck the tree canopy; the nose dropped and the pilot instinctively reduced power as the airplane descended through the trees and impacted terrain. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA17CA213