Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA07CA215

Chino, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N919BD

Cessna 305-C

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he had been cleared to land on runway 26R and he set up for a normal landing. He then reported that as he touched down everything seemed normal, when suddenly the airplane ground-looped to the right, substantially damaging the landing gear and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident. The weather was clear and the winds were from 290 degrees at 5 knots.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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