CESSNA 305
Cortland, NY, September 14, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cortland, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.59264, -76.21488 |
| Airport | CORTLAND COUNTY-CHASE FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA374 |
| Event ID | 20230918193083 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 305 |
| Registration # | N5269G |
| 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 while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.
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.