# NTSB ERA10CA447: Cessna T206H, N6075M, Clayton, GA, August 27, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: August 27, 2010, 09:25 local (13:25 UTC) - Place: Clayton, GA - Coordinates: 34.92139, -83.501388 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.9214&lon=-83.5014&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 11, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 77105 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA10CA447 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/77105/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=77105 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA447 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper touchdown point while landing on the wet grass. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface: wet surface](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023010): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T206H, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023010/cases.md?model=2073303), [All aircraft, 141 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023010/cases.md) - [Action: incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T206H, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md?model=2073303), [All aircraft, 1,386 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: descent/approach/glide path](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T206H, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md?model=2073303), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna T206H, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md?model=2073303), [All aircraft, 400 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md) ## Analysis According to the pilot, he circled and surveyed the private grass strip three times prior to his approach. The airplane touched down approximately midfield and bounced airborne. It touched down again about two-thirds of the way down. He applied full brake pressure, although it was ineffective due to the wet grass landing surface. The airplane continued off the departure end of the runway, through a wooden fence, and came to rest 25 feet beyond the fence. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane and that he chose not to abort the landing due to rising terrain at the departure end of the landing strip. ## Factual narrative According to the pilot, he circled and surveyed the private grass strip three times prior to his approach. He approached the airstrip at 67 knots with full flaps deployed. The airplane touched down approximately midfield of the 1,700 foot-long strip, bounced, and then landed two-thirds of the way down. Full braking was applied, but was ineffective due to the wet grass landing surface. The airplane continued off the departure end, through a wooden fence, and came to rest 25 feet beyond the fence. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane, and that he chose not to abort the landing due to rising terrain at the departure end of the landing strip. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6075M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6075M), registered now, S/N T20608654, built 2006 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA T206H - Registry model: [Cessna T206H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t206h) (registry code 2073303) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-aj1a) (registry code 42004, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: T20608654 - Airframe hours: 1095 - Engines: LYCOMING TIO-540-AJ1A 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Otter Creek Aviation LLC - Registered owner: Otter Creek Aviation LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, December 2, 2009, 214 hours before - Departed: FTY, Fulton County, GA - Destination: None, Clayton, GA - Flight plan: Unknown - Airport: None, Pvt, runway 30, 1,700 × ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 42; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review March 30, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 383 total, 90 in this make and model, 295 as pilot in command, 55 in the last 90 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 30.15 inHg ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20100827043049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100827043049A), Aug 27, 2010: Cessna T206H, Clayton, GA, Substantial damage. On August 28, 2010 at 13:50 I arrived at [privacy data omitted] in Clayton ga. The property has a private 1700 foot grass strip located at 34DEG 55'28.87" n 83… ## Other investigations on N6075M (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA09CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA362), Jun 21, 2009: Cessna T206H (N6075M), Columbus, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on October 18, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=77105. 1.7 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 509 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40337070&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Record of conversation with pilot (item 2, .PDF, 53 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336665&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20conversation%20with%20pilot-Master.PDF - Inspector Statement (item 3, .PDF, 38 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40337076&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Inspector%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - View of main wreckage left side (FAA) (item 4, .PDF, 1.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336670&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=View%20of%20main%20wreckage%20left%20side%20(FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.