N829PA

Substantial
None

Cessna T206S/N: T20608950

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 1, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA349
Location
Bentonville, AR
Event ID
20200803X55119
Coordinates
36.345275, -94.219444
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T20608950
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
T206T206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
T206H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HERSHKOWITZ DOUGLAS M
Address
7660 BOCILLA LN
City
BOKEELIA
State / Zip Code
FL 33922-1693
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported landing "flat" and the airplane "bounced." After a second "bounce" the pilot initiated a go-around. However, when the nose landing gear contacted the runway a third time, the nose wheel "blew out." The airplane veered to the left, exited the runway pavement, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot observed no anomalies during the preflight inspection. A flight instructor who witnessed the accident stated that the airplane remained in a "nose down pitch attitude" until the nose wheel contacted the runway which caused the airplane to "bounce." After the third bounce, the nose wheel "blew out sending white smoke into the air."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA349