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March 23, 2001 · Cessna 305A · N5188G

Winslow, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Winslow, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N5188G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA128

The student made a normal landing with his CFI in the conventional gear airplane that the student had recently purchased. Seconds after touchdown the airplane started turning slowly to the left. The CFI applied rudder pressure for the correction, but was unable to move the right rudder pedal more than 3 or 4 inches. The left turn continued, and the CFI shouted for the student to "get off the controls." The CFI reported that he pushed "very hard" on the right rudder in an effort to stop the turn to the left. However, the right rudder would not move farther regardless of the force applied. The turn to the left continued to accelerate. Directional control was subsequently lost, and as the airplane ground looped the right wing tip touched the ground and the right wheel separated from the strut at the axle. The investigation revealed that the student's shoe size is 14, he weighs about 250 pounds, and he is 6 feet 6 inches tall. During rollout the student's left foot had slipped off the rudder pedal. It had become jammed between the top portion of the pedal and the console, thus restricting the pedal's movement. This control interference resulted in the CFI's inability to take corrective action to preclude the loss of control.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student's inadvertent restriction of the rudder pedal's movement during landing rollout precipitated the loss of directional control and ground loop. A finding was that remedial action by the CFI was not possible due to the student’s control interference.

Full Narrative

On March 23, 2001, about 1550 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 305A, N5188G, owned and operated by the front seated pilot, ground looped during landing rollout on runway 04 at the Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport, Winslow, Arizona. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. Neither the front seated pilot nor the rear seated certified flight instructor was injured. The instructional flight was performed under 14 CFR Part 91, and it originated from Needles, California, about 1.4 hours earlier. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the front seated student held a private pilot certificate, but he had not received an endorsement to fly conventional gear airplanes. The private pilot had just purchased the airplane. He was in the process of flying the airplane to his Annapolis, Maryland, home with the aid of the CFI. Regarding the accident, the CFI reported that the private pilot's landing was normal. However, seconds after touchdown the airplane started turning slowly to the left. The CFI applied rudder pressure for the correction, but was unable to move the right rudder more than 3 or 4 inches. The left turn continued, and the CFI stated that he shouted for the pilot to "get off the controls." The CFI subsequently reported that he pushed "very hard" on the right rudder and applied heavy braking in an effort to stop the turn to the left. However, "the right rudder would not move regardless of the effort or force applied. The turn to the left continued to accelerate. The right wing tip touched the ground and the right wheel separated from the strut at the axle." The CFI discussed with his student the sequence of events that led up to the accident, and he made several observations regarding the student's physical appearance. In pertinent part, the CFI reported that his student has a large physical stature; his shoe size is 14. The CFI and student agreed that during the landing rollout, the student's left foot had slipped off the rudder pedal. It had become jammed between the top portion of the pedal and the console. This resulted in restricting the rudder pedal's movement and the CFI's inability to take corrective action to preclude the loss of control.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 MST
Nearest AirportWinslow-Lindbergh Regional (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length7499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN5188G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11A · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 51 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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