Cessna Ector 305A
Amboy, CA — September 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA296 |
| Event ID | 20200905X41656 |
| Location | Amboy, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.55972, -115.74695 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a precautionary landing which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, he was making a precautionary landing to an old gravel and sand runway. During the landing roll, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.