No fatalities
25 Aug 2024: CESSNA 305 A — GREATER BOSTON SOARING CLUB INC — Sterling, MA
On 25 Aug 2024, a CESSNA 305 A operated by GREATER BOSTON SOARING CLUB INC was involved in an aviation accident near Sterling, MA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilotResponse/compensation