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CESSNA 305 A accident at Sterling, MA, 25 Aug 2024

Sterling, MA, United States

On August 25, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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

Related events

Same aircraft family

Same operator

  • 20 May 2021 — PILATUS B4-PC11 (Greater Boston Soaring Club INC)

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