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October 3, 2016 · Cessna Ector 305 A · N305MR

Concord, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Concord, NH
Aircraft
Cessna Ector 305 A (1965)
Tail Number
N305MR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA005

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that shortly after touchdown, he "lost directional control" to the right, attempted to correct with left rudder and brake inputs, but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to veer off the runway to the right, ground looped, and the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that shortly after touchdown, he "lost directional control" to the right, attempted to correct with left rudder and brake inputs, but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to veer off the runway to the right, ground looped, and the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportConcord Muni (0nm SW)
Runway35
Runway Length6005 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna Ector 305 A
Tail NumberN305MR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470-15 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 54
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data