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December 17, 2013 · Cessna 305C (0 1E) · N83CN

Hondo, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Hondo, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 305C (0 1E) (1957)
Tail Number
N83CN
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14LA089

The flight instructor reported that he and the private pilot were conducting a flight review at the time of the accident. The pilot performed the first two landings, during which the airplane tended to turn left. The flight instructor then decided to complete the third landing, which he did with "minimal directional control problems." The pilot attempted to complete the fourth landing, but the airplane tended to turn left again, so he aborted the landing. After going around and attempting a final landing, the pilot again initiated an aborted landing; however, according to the flight instructor, a "severe left turn" developed, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, and landing gear collapse. The flight instructor stated that they should have terminated the flight earlier to investigate the left-turning tendency. A postaccident examination of the landing gear did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure. However, the left main landing gear attachment bolt was not recovered, which precluded a complete examination of the landing gear assembly. As a result, it could not be determined whether an impending failure of the landing gear resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control or whether the loss of control precipitated the landing gear collapse.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s and pilot’s decision to continue flight after experiencing repeated problems upon landing.

Full Narrative

On December 17, 2013, about 1130 central standard time, a Cessna 305C (0-1E) airplane, N83CN, was substantially damaged during a runway excursion and ground loop after an aborted landing attempt at the South Texas Regional Airport (HDO), Hondo, Texas. The private pilot was not injured and the flight instructor sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was registered to and operated by the private pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from HDO about 1100.The flight instructor reported that he and the private pilot were conducting a flight review at the time of the accident. After completing some airwork, they returned to the departure airport to complete some takeoffs and landings. He noted that the first two landings resulted in a left turning tendency during the landing roll on the hard surface runway. For that reason, the instructor decided to complete the next landing, which he did as a three-point landing with "minimal directional control problems." The next landing was completed by the private pilot, which continued with a left turning tendency and resulted in an aborted landing. The final landing also resulted in an attempted aborted landing; however, a "severe left turn" developed resulting in a runway excursion, ground loop and landing gear collapse. The instructor added that the flight should have been terminated in order to investigate the left turning tendency. The airplane came to rest upright on the grass/dirt infield area adjacent to the runway. The outboard one-third of the right wing was deformed upward. The landing gear had collapsed. A postaccident examination of the landing gear did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure. However, the left main landing gear attachment bolt was not recovered, which precluded a complete examination of the landing gear assembly. The observed wind about the time of the accident ranged from variable to westerly at 4 to 5 knots. The pilot reported a southerly wind at 4 to 5 knots, with no gusts and no turbulence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CST
Nearest AirportSouth Texas Regional (1nm N)
Runway17L
Runway Length6002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 305C (0 1E)
Tail NumberN83CN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 79 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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