CESSNA 305
Richfield, UT — May 27, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 27, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA100 |
| Event ID | 20150602X03913 |
| Location | Richfield, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.73611, -112.10028 |
| Airport | RICHFIELD MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 305 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that while landing, the airspeed was too high and the airplane bounced after making contact with the runway. The airplane came down on the runway 20 degrees right of runway heading and the pilot corrected by applying the left brake. The right main landing gear wheel separated from the gear leg and the airplane veered left into a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and aileron. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.