Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR20CA296

Amboy, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N1832

Cessna Ector 305A

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, he was making a precautionary landing to an old gravel and sand runway. During the landing roll, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a precautionary landing which resulted in a ground loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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