Aviation accident ANC12FA073

1 fatal · CESSNA U206G · 2012-07-11 · Homer, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC12FA073
Event ID: 20120711X13330
Type: Accident
Date: 2012-07-11
Location: Homer, AK, USA
Coordinates: 59.639999, -151.501113

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 4
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 5

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: U206G
Registration: N206VR
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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