Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he experienced a mild bounce during landing and that touchdown after that was smooth, but the airplane drifted to the left. He applied right rudder and added brake to counteract the drift unsuccessfully. The airplane continued to swerve left, and the right main landing gear separated from the plane which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. 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 CEN25LA268 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 20, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Baraboo, Wisconsin
- Nearest airport
- Baraboo/Wisconsin Dells (DLL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 305A
- N-number
- N9623Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1951
- 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.