N5269GCESSNA 3052023-09-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 305S/N: 21471

Summary

On September 14, 2023, a Cessna 305 (N5269G) was involved in an incident near Cortland, NY. All 1 person 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 while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA374. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5269G.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 14, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA374
Location
Cortland, NY
Event ID
20230918193083
Coordinates
42.592642, -76.214883
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21471
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
305
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
305A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BRACHTENBACH ERIC
Address
2125 US HIGHWAY 283
City
HILL CITY
State / Zip Code
KS 67642-2844
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA374