N269TH – CESSNA 305A – 2011-03-19 NTSB Accident Report

On March 19, 2011, a Cessna 305A (N269TH) was involved in an incident near Anoka, MN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

The airplane veered to the left as the tailwheel settled on the runway during the landing. The pilot added power in an attempt to avoid contacting a snow bank, which he was able to accomplish. However, the right wing then stalled and dropped contacting the ground. The left main gear, left wing, and left horizontal stabilizer then contacted the ground prior to the airplane coming to rest. The pilot reported he inadvertently had his toes on the brakes, which resulted in the initial loss of directional control on the runway. The left wing and left horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA238. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N269TH.