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Aug 1, 2025
N9493Z accident at Ellsworth, ME
Cessna TU206 — Nose over/nose down at Ellsworth, ME
DateAug 1, 2025
Tail numberN9493Z
AircraftCessna TU206 · Cessna 206 Stationair · T206
LocationEllsworth, ME
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA25LA285
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency of the floats, which resulted in an accumulation of water in the forward compartments of the floats, a forward center of gravity, and subsequent nose over during a water landing.
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