# NTSB Accident ANC97LA138
> **Cessna U206E** · 1997-09-02 · MCGRATH, AK, USA · SERS
## 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.

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