CESSNA ECTOR 305A
South Lake Tahoe, CA — April 9, 2018
Event Information
| Date | April 9, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA209 |
| Event ID | 20180410X72014 |
| Location | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.89389, -119.99528 |
| Airport | LAKE TAHOE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA ECTOR |
| Model | 305A |
| 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 receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot receiving instruction was on the flight controls during the landing roll. Near the end of the roll the tail began to swerve, and the airplane ground looped to the right. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and the left wing struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar and aileron.
The pilots reported that there were no 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.