Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, the airplane veered to the left as the tailwheel settled on the runway during the landing. He added power in an attempt to avoid contacting a snow bank, which he was able to accomplish. However, the right wing then stalled and dropped contacting the ground. The left main gear, left wing, and left horizontal stabilizer then contacted the ground prior to the airplane coming to rest. The pilot reported that he inadvertently had his toes on the brakes, which resulted in the initial loss of directional control on the runway. The left wing and left horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA238 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 19, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Anoka, Minnesota
- Nearest airport
- Anoka County (ANE)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 305A
- N-number
- N269TH
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.