Summary
On September 18, 2021, a Cessna 305A (N140R) was involved in an incident near Topeka, KS. 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 loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA448. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N140R.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA448