No fatalities

21 Oct 2016: CESSNA 305 A — Llano, TX

Llano, TX, United States

On 21 Oct 2016, a CESSNA 305 A was involved in an aviation accident near Llano, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a landing roll in crosswind conditions, the pilot of a tailwheel airplane lost directional control, causing the aircraft to veer left and depart the runway, resulting in substantial damage.

Incident Overview

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane veered to the left and exited the runway.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron and right elevator.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The landing was conducted on runway 17. According to the pilot, the wind was 110 degrees true at 10 knots with gusts between 15 and 20 knots.

Weather Information

A review of local weather from an automated observation station on the airfield indicated that at the time of the accident, the wind was reported as 080 degrees true at 6 knots.

Additional Details

No further information was provided regarding the specific aircraft model, registration, or occupant status.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operationAbility to respond/compensate