N420DZ is a 2001 Cessna 208B. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 12 seats, powered by a P&W Canada PT6A-114A rated at 675 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Rosharon, TX. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2016. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2016. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 25 years old
- 1 of 674 Cessna 208B
2016
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The pilot reported that she was returning to her home field for landing after performing skydiving operations. The approach was normal until she initiated the flare. During the flare, she perceived the flare was insufficient to arrest the airplane’s descent and added power. The airplane landed hard and flat, collapsing the nose landing gear. The airplane then skidded to a stop. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the accident.
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