No fatalities
14 Sep 2023: CESSNA 305 A — Cortland, NY
On 14 Sep 2023, a CESSNA 305 A was involved in an aviation accident near Cortland, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operationDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot