CESSNA 305
Alabaster, AL — December 10, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 10, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA088 |
| Event ID | 20221215106460 |
| Location | Alabaster, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.17778, -86.78322 |
| Airport | Shelby County Airport |
| 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
Failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.
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.