Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 25, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA358
Location
Sterling, MA
Event ID
20240827195010
Coordinates
42.426347, -71.794010
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Aircraft Information
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
DOOBALACHIE FISH CAMP INC
Address
PO BOX 799
City
ABERDEEN
State / Zip Code
WA 98520-0167
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# ERA24LA358