# NTSB SEA97LA153: Cessna TU206G, N206BC, Halls Crossing, UT, June 27, 1997 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 27, 1997, 15:10 local (21:10 UTC) - Place: Halls Crossing, UT - Coordinates: 37.56974, -110.319664 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.5697&lon=-110.3197&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report April 24, 1998 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 42643 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA97LA153 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/42643/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA153 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command - On ground/water collision with object, landing - aborted ## Analysis The airplane was observed to bounce on the runway three times during landing. The airplane then began to veer off the runway. The pilot initiated an aborted landing, and the airplane continued to veer off to the side of the runway despite the pilot's attempts to maintain directional control. The airplane impacted rising terrain off to the side of the runway, and then impacted a cement barrier that surrounds the airport wind sock. Winds were reported to be 'stiff' and 'gusting' at the time of the accident. The pilot also reported turbulence and cross winds at the time of the accident. ## Factual narrative On June 27, 1997, at 1510 mountain daylight time, N206BC, a Cessna TU206G, registered to WOP Italia Leasing, Inc., impacted terrain during an aborted landing at the Cal Black Memorial Airport in Halls Crossing, Utah. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airline transport pilot and his passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The personal flight departed from Englewood, Colorado, and was conducted under 14 CFR 91. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspector from Salt Lake City, Utah, the airplane was observed to bounce on the runway three times during landing. The airplane then veered off the runway and impacted a cement barrier that surrounds the airport wind sock. Winds were reported to be "stiff" and "gusting" at the time of the accident. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were reported. In a written statement (attached) sent to the Safety Board, the pilot stated: [I performed an] approach for landing to Runway 19, into the prevailing wind, [and] configured for gusty, moderate/[occasionally] severe turbulent conditions. Touchdown [was] normal. Gusts lifted aircraft and [aircraft] touched down again. Additional gusts lifted aircraft and [I] configured for go around. Engine initially cut out, then caught. Winds drifted aircraft left of runway and prevented/minimized climb. [The aircraft made] contact with rising terrain to the left of runway. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N206BC](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N206BC-1998-07-10), registration cancelled 1998-07-10, S/N U20604299 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna TU206G - Registry model: [Cessna TU206G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-tu206g) (registry code 2073357) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: U20604299 - Engines: Continental TSIO-520 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Wop Italia Leasing, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Departed: APA, ENGLEWOOD, CO - Destination: U97 - Airport: U96, Cal Black Memorial, runway 19, 5,700 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 49; airline transport, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 4,100 total, 10 in this make and model, 4,100 as pilot in command, 45 in the last 90 days, 12 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 195° at 9 knots, gusting 16 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 93 °F, dew point 39 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: PGA, 42 nm away ## 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 19970627016189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970627016189A), Jun 27, 1997: Cessna TU206G, Halls Crossing, UT, Substantial damage. Bounced porpoised landing. Veered off runway. Hit barrier at wind sock. Gust winds. Lacked proficieny in type. 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.