I fail to comprehend how that analysis finds itself on a professional forum.

It was an awkward looking ditching. As the media would say... it plunged into the ocean! They were lucky to swim away from that.

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications...aair200102216/

Gerry’s had some bad luck over the years. He was the “intended lessee” referred to in this report. I don’t suggest that he in any way contributed to what happened, which was all on the good Dr/owner.

Well, the front fell off.

"...was seen plunging from the sky,,," and "The aircraft slowly angles down towards the ocean surface until it impacts."

Both from the same report. :rolleyes:

Yep! That what the video shows.

Any real info yet? Rudder Failure then an engine failure and ditching next to the beach? Lucjy no one in the back, the C206 is a coffin ditching for most rear pax the way the door release is designed with flaps extended.

Hahah, Yeah I wondered how anyone could miss that in their pre-flight. Must have also missed the run-up part of the checklist as well. Doh!