Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the three-point touchdown, the airplane "immediately veered left," and he applied full right rudder. He added that he subsequently "applied power," but as he did so, the right main landing gear collapsed as the airplane ground looped counter-clockwise on the runway.
The right wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation station at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 090° at 5 knots. The pilot reported that the landing was on runway 15.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA364 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 25, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ukiah, California
- Nearest airport
- Ukiah Muni (UKI)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 305
- N-number
- N4819R
- 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.