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July 6, 2006 · Cessna 305A · N542EZ
Saratoga, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Saratoga, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N542EZ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA093
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll the airplane "started veering to the left." The pilot reported that he "applied full right rudder and did not have any response to the directional control." The airplane departed runway 23 to the right. The right main landing gear assembly folded under the airplane fuselage and right wing impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
According to the Pilot Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form (6120.1/2) submitted by the pilot, during the takeoff roll the airplane "started veering to the left." The pilot reported that he "applied full right rudder and did not have any response to the directional control." The airplane departed runway 23 (8,800 feet by 100 feet, asphalt) to the right. The right main landing gear assembly folded under the airplane fuselage and right wing impacted the ground. The fuselage was wrinkled, and the right wing was crushed and bent aft. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 MDT
Nearest AirportShively Field (1nm)
Runway23
Runway Length8800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN542EZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC