No fatalities

CESSNA 305 A accident at Painted Post, NY, 12 Jun 2024

Painted Post, NY, United States

On June 12, 2024, a CESSNA 305 A was involved in an aviation accident near Painted Post, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on personnel

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jun 2024 CESSNA 305 A accident near Painted Post, NY?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jun 2024 CESSNA 305 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jun 2024 involved a CESSNA 305 A, at Painted Post, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch.