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
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
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# ERA23LA374