CESSNA ECTOR 305

Concord, NH — October 3, 2016

Event Information

DateOctober 3, 2016
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA17CA005
Event ID20161005X31133
LocationConcord, NH
CountryUSA
Coordinates43.20167, -71.50389
AirportCONCORD MUNI
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA ECTOR
Model305
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

Full Narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that shortly after touchdown, he "lost directional control" to the right, attempted to correct with left rudder and brake inputs, but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to veer off the runway to the right, ground looped, and the left wing impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.

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