On July 26, 2007, a Cessna 305-C (registration N919BD) was involved in an aviation accident near Chino, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported a sudden ground loop to the right after a normal touchdown on runway 26R, causing substantial damage to the landing gear and fuselage. No mechanical failures were noted.
Accident Details
The pilot reported receiving a clearance to land on runway 26R and configured for a normal landing. The approach and initial touchdown proceeded normally, but the aircraft then abruptly ground-looped to the right. The event caused substantial damage to the landing gear and fuselage. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported by the pilot.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot's statement, the landing was conducted as a routine approach with no anomalies until the unexpected yaw to the right. The pilot emphasized that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to or during the accident sequence. The aircraft had been operating normally throughout the flight.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the weather was clear. The wind was from 290 degrees at 5 knots. No other weather factors were reported.