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June 17, 2023 · Cessna 305C (0-1E) · N62TX

Big Bear City, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Big Bear City, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 305C (0-1E) (1963)
Tail Number
N62TX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA229

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during takeoff, the airplane yawed left, exited the runway, and ground looped. During the ground loop, the airplane’s right wing impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the tailwheel head bracket was broken in two places. Metallurgical examination of the fractured tailwheel head bracket revealed that the bracket flanges had separated due to overstress, likely because of the pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff and subsequent ground loop. The wind at the airport about the time of the accident was reported to be calm.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On June 17, 2023, at 1430 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 305C, N62TX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Big Bear Airport (L35), Big Bear, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during takeoff from Big Bear Airport (L35), Big Bear, California, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and ground looped. During the ground loop, the airplane’s right wing impacted the terrain, resulting in substantial damage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the tailwheel head bracket flanges had fracture separated. The bracket was removed and sent to the National Transportation Safety Board Materials Laboratory, Washington, DC, for examination. Examination of the fracture faces revealed the presence of dimpled ruptures, consistent with overstress fractures in cast aluminum. The wind at the airport about the time of the accident was reported to be calm.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportBig Bear City Airport (0nm WSW)
Runway8
Runway Length5850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 305C (0-1E)
Tail NumberN62TX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-15 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 43 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data