SERS · Cessna U206E · 1997-09-02 · MCGRATH, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC97LA138
Event ID
20001208X08763
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-02
Location
MCGRATH, AK, USA
Coordinates
63.609535, -154.780395
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
U206E
Registration
N9129M
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in overload failure of the nose gear and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives by neglecting to tie down and secure the load, and his failure to ensure that the passengers had seatbelts available and utilized them.