Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a precautionary landing which resulted in a ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, he was making a precautionary landing to an old gravel and sand runway. During the landing roll, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing 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 WPR20CA296 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 3, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Amboy, California
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna Ector 305A
- N-number
- N1832
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1964
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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