Summary
On September 05, 2018, a Cessna 305 (N119PP) was involved in an incident near Groveland, CA. 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 directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after a three-point landing, the left wing "raised up abruptly" so he corrected with left aileron, but the airplane veered left. He then corrected with right pedal, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway and ground looped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and tailcone.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the wind was light and variable. The automated weather observation station located on the airport about 15 NM away, reported that, about 5 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 170° at 6 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 27.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA584. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N119PP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after a three-point landing, the left wing "raised up abruptly" so he corrected with left aileron, but the airplane veered left. He then corrected with right pedal, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway and ground looped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and tailcone.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the wind was light and variable. The automated weather observation station located on the airport about 15 NM away, reported that, about 5 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 170° at 6 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 27.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA584