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December 10, 2022 · Cessna 305 A · N5301G
Alabaster, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Alabaster, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 305 A (1952)
Tail Number
N5301G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA088
The pilot of the vintage tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he made a three-point landing on the runway centerline, aligned with the runway, in light wind. Upon touchdown, the airplane swerved left. The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder and brake application; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and ground looped, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and empennage. The pilot examined the tailwheel after the accident and noted that its locking mechanism had failed. Specifically, he believed that the spindle or brass thrust ring had failed internally.
NTSB Probable Cause
Failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the vintage tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he made a three-point landing on the runway centerline, aligned with the runway, in light wind. Upon touchdown, the airplane swerved left. The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder and brake application; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and ground looped, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and empennage. The pilot examined the tailwheel after the accident and noted that its locking mechanism had failed. Specifically, he believed that the spindle or brass thrust ring had failed internally.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CST
Nearest AirportShelby County Airport (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305 A
Tail NumberN5301G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 59 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC