N1172D

Substantial
None

CESSNA 305AS/N: 23220C

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 22, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN10CA061
Location
Rochester, IN
Event ID
20091201X51038
Coordinates
41.065555, -86.181663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
23220C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
305A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
305A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PLASTER JAMES F
Address
227 SAILWAY RD
City
WINSTON SALEM
State / Zip Code
NC 27127-9034
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the accident occurred while he was landing the airplane. He stated that he flared and the stall warning system activated. The airplane then dropped from about 6 to 12 inches above the runway surface and bounced. He stated that when the airplane came back down he lost directional control and the airplane started going to the left. He stated that he attempted to correct using right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left and went off the runway. The right main landing gear was separated from the airplane. The airplane also suffered damage to the right wing, right elevator, fuselage, propeller, and cowl. The pilot listed no mechanical problems with the airplane that existed prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA061