Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced and then ground looped to the right. He was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane exited the runway. The right main landing gear separated which resulted in substantial damage to the right aileron and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN24LA127 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 2, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Paragould, Arkansas
- Nearest airport
- Kirk Field Airport (PGR)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 140A
- N-number
- N5350C
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1950
- 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.