Cessna U206 accident near Seine-Maritime, Fr, April 9, 2017
On April 9, 2017 at about 2:30 pm local time, a Cessna U206, registered FHNCM, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (climb to cruise) near Seine-Maritime. 5 people had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 9, 2017 · about 2:30 pm local time
- Place
- Seine-Maritime, France · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna U206 F · all U206s on the register
- Registration
- FHNCM · no longer on the register · serial U206-01776
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 9, 2017, about 1430 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna U206-F airplane, F-HNCM, flipped on it back during a forced landing near Seine-Maritime, France, following a loss of engine power. The pilot and four passengers received minor injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The local parachute operation flight originated from the Le Havre Octeville Airport (LFOH), France.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of France. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of France. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex France
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail during enroute (climb to cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental IO-520F (piston); 0 hours total
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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