No fatalities

25 Jun 2017: CESSNA 305 A — Ukiah, CA

Ukiah, CA, United States

On 25 Jun 2017, a CESSNA 305 A was involved in an aviation accident near Ukiah, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind 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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A tailwheel airplane veered left during a three-point touchdown, and the right main landing gear collapsed as the airplane ground looped on the runway. The right wing sustained substantial damage.

Accident Details

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a three-point touchdown, the airplane "immediately veered left." The pilot applied full right rudder in response. He subsequently applied power, but as he did so, the right main landing gear collapsed as the airplane ground looped counter-clockwise on the runway.

Damage

The right wing sustained substantial damage.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Weather Conditions

An automated weather observation station at the accident airport reported wind from 090° at 5 knots around the time of the accident. The pilot reported that the landing was on runway 15.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation