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April 9, 2018 · Cessna Ector 305A NO Series · N1832
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Aircraft
Cessna Ector 305A NO Series (1964)
Tail Number
N1832
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA209
According to the flight instructor in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot receiving instruction was on the flight controls during the landing roll. Near the end of the roll, the tail began to swerve, and the airplane ground looped to the right. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar and aileron. The pilots reported that there were no 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
According to the flight instructor in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot receiving instruction was on the flight controls during the landing roll. Near the end of the roll the tail began to swerve, and the airplane ground looped to the right. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar and aileron. The pilots reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 PDT
Nearest AirportLake Tahoe (0nm E)
Runway18
Runway Length8541 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna Ector 305A NO Series
Tail NumberN1832
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Basc · None
Crew 2Age 74 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC