Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA19CA545

Caldwell, ID, USA

Aircraft #1

N4746F

Cessna P206

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane touched down about midfield on the 1,900-ft-long private, dirt airstrip. The airplane overran the end of the runway and impacted a drainage culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane touched down about mid-field on the 1,900ft private dirt airstrip. The airplane overran the end of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. After multiple attempts to reach the pilot by email and phone, the NTSB IIC did not receive an NTSB Form 6120.1 from the pilot. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and collision with a drainage culvert.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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