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October 24, 1992 · Cessna 305A · N1832
Prescott, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N1832
Operator
Daniel J Sweeney
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA018
IN HIS WRITTEN STATEMENT, THE PILOT SAID HE CONTACTED THE FAA LOCAL CONTROLLER AND WAS GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS TO ENTER LEFT TRAFFIC FOR LANDING. HE SAID HE HAD THE AIRPLANE'S FLAPS SET AT 30 DEGREES AND CROSSED THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD AT 80 MILES PER HOUR. AFTER CROSSING THE THRESHOLD, HE SAID HE SLOWLY REDUCED POWER TO IDLE. HE SAID THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN A THREE POINT ATTITUDE ABOUT 1,000 FEET FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE RUNWAY AND ON THE CENTERLINE. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO TURN TO THE LEFT AND THE PILOT REPORTED APPLYING RIGHT RUDDER. HE SAID HE OVER CORRECTED WHEN HE APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER. THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED TO THE RIGHT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP SWERVE.
Full Narrative
IN HIS WRITTEN STATEMENT, THE PILOT SAID HE CONTACTED THE FAA LOCAL CONTROLLER AND WAS GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS TO ENTER LEFT TRAFFIC FOR LANDING. HE SAID HE HAD THE AIRPLANE'S FLAPS SET AT 30 DEGREES AND CROSSED THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD AT 80 MILES PER HOUR. AFTER CROSSING THE THRESHOLD, HE SAID HE SLOWLY REDUCED POWER TO IDLE. HE SAID THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN A THREE POINT ATTITUDE ABOUT 1,000 FEET FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE RUNWAY AND ON THE CENTERLINE. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO TURN TO THE LEFT AND THE PILOT REPORTED APPLYING RIGHT RUDDER. HE SAID HE OVER CORRECTED WHEN HE APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER. THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED TO THE RIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:28 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A. Love Field (1nm)
Runway21
Runway Length7616 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN1832
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaniel J Sweeney
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind150° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:38
Weather SourceWFAC