MINR · CESSNA TU206-G · 1989-03-11 · RENO, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA89LA055
Event ID
20001213X28001
Type
Accident
Date
1989-03-11
Location
RENO, NV, USA
Coordinates
39.480297, -119.740013
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
TU206-G
Registration
N4957Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR CROSSWINDS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND THE AMPHIBIOUS AIRCRAFT IN STRONG CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.