# FAA incident reports: Cessna 305A A list on [Cessna 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 166 reports - [Incident 20250822010729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250822010729I.md): Cessna 305A · Nampa, ID · Aug 22, 2025 · N5263G · Minor damage > After landing on runway 29 at kman, the pilot stated the airplane began to drift to the right and he attempted to correct with left rudder input. The airplane would not correct as he needed and continued off of the runway into the infield. Once the airplane… - [Accident 20250720011709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720011709A.md): Cessna 305A · Baraboo, WI · Jul 20, 2025 · N9623Q · Substantial damage > In the pilot’s statement the plan was to stop fuel in kdll winds were 100 at 6 mph. He set up for landing on rwy 19 anticipated crosswinds seemed negligible. He did not notice much crab required for landing. He stated his flare to initial touchdown was a… - [Accident 20240825017409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240825017409A.md): Cessna 305A · Sterling, MA · Aug 25, 2024 · N5673B · Substantial damage > On 25 August 2024, at 1915(z) the FAA received notice regarding an accident involving a Cessna 305 landed on runway and during landing roll out ground looped causing the aircraft to flip on its side for unknown reasons. 2 people on board, no injuries, and… - [Accident 20240612010279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240612010279A.md): Cessna 305A · Painted Post, NY · Jun 12, 2024 · N5309G · Destroyed > Investigated aircraft accident at Corning Painted Post Airport (7N1). Aircraft was landing on runway 31, upon landing, went off right side of runway, veered back across runway and off of the left side of the runway into a ditch where it flipped over onto its… - [Accident 20230914015789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230914015789A.md): Cessna 305A · Cortland, NY · Sep 14, 2023 · N5269G · Substantial damage > A pilot was entrusted with the task of flying a friend's aircraft from oxford county regional airport in Maine, where it had recently been purchased, to deliver it to the new owner in Kansas. The aircraft had undergone its annual inspection in February 2022… - [Accident 20221210018619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221210018619A.md): Cessna 305A · Alabaster, AL · Dec 10, 2022 · N5301G · Substantial damage > Upon landing on runway 16 at the Shelby County Airport (eet), the tail wheel mechanism failed causing the pilot to lose control as the aircraft swerved to the right and off of the runway. As a result the aircraft sustained substantial damage. - [Accident 20220715022369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220715022369A.md): Cessna 305A · Mckinney, TX · Jul 15, 2022 · N5292G · Substantial damage > On July 15, 2022 at approximately 0815 local,[privacy data omitted] was on a VFR approach to land on runway 18 at Square Air Airport (TS63). The aircraft impacted the ground in a plowed wheat field approximately 200 yards from the east side of the runway. The… - [Accident 20220610009749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220610009749A.md): Cessna 305A · Sioux Falls, SD · Jun 10, 2022 · N201FM · Substantial damage > Pilot was cleared for landing touch and go #1 on rwy 21 at fsd and a jet was cleared to land #2 for rwy 21. Pilot didn't want to impede the flow of the landing jet. The pilot carried more airspeed than usual for landing, when the pilot touched down on the… - [Accident 20210918017099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210918017099A.md): Cessna 305A · Topeka, KS · Sep 18, 2021 · N140R · Substantial damage > Upon landing N140R started a left turn (ground loop) causing it to exit the runway into a drainage ditch coming to rest on the left wing. Substantial damage was caused to the left wing and left main gear strut. A witness noted on take off the tail wheel not… - [Accident 20201114014349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114014349A.md): Cessna 305A · Ellenville, NY · Nov 14, 2020 · N5179G · Substantial damage > Pilot departed runway 22, prior to rotation pilot indicated that the right brake appeared to be dragging. Committed to the departure the pilot rotated and entered the traffic pattern. Pilot reportedly landed on the left side of runway utilizing the left main… - [Accident 20191017020149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191017020149A.md): Cessna 305A · New Braunfels, TX · Oct 17, 2019 · N5073Y · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed wharton regional airport, direct flight to New Braunfels Regional Airport. On approach, pilot aligned to center of runway 13. Main landing gear touched down, followed by tailwheel contact with runway. Aircraft veered to the left, and pilot… - [Accident 20190721006749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190721006749A.md): Cessna 305A · Houston, MO · Jul 21, 2019 · N1831 · Substantial damage > On July 21st 2019 at approximately 9:15 am the owner/operator of aircraft N1831 Cessna 305A was practicing take offs and landings to a full stop at the Houston MO (KM48) airport using runway 34. During the climb out on the fourth take off, the pilot had just… - [Accident 20180905016189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180905016189A.md): Cessna 305A · Groveland, CA · Sep 5, 2018 · N119PP · Substantial damage > On September 5, 2018 at approximately 11:30AM, at Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) a Cessna 305A after touch down on runway 27. Left wing lifted up and caused the pilot to loose control and the aircraft started to ground loop and then the right front wheel… - [Incident 20170802016859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170802016859I.md): Cessna 305A · Westerly, RI · Aug 2, 2017 · N5213G · Substantial damage > The airman was returning from a sight seeing trip. The airman lined up with runway 14 and at the time, the wind was 180 degrees at 9 knots. In the airman's statement, "a gust occurred after touchdown and he was unable to keep the aircraft on the runway." The… - [Accident 20170729012679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170729012679A.md): Cessna 305A · Eagle Lake, TX · Jul 29, 2017 · N72BD · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, on July 29, 2017, he was in the back seat of aircraft registration number N72BD when he and the aircraft owner (which is also pilot) departed from the aircraft owner?s farm runway for an orientation flight. After takeoff he took… - [Accident 20170625009769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170625009769A.md): Cessna 305A · Ukiah, CA · Jun 25, 2017 · N4819R · Substantial damage > On June 25, 2017 the aircraft departed ft. bragg airport (82CL) and landed at Ukiah airport (uki) to pick up friend. On the 4th landing, a three point touchdown, the aircraft immeditaley veered left. The pilot applied full right rudder and brake with no… - [Accident 20161021016899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161021016899A.md): Cessna 305A · Llano, TX · Oct 21, 2016 · N5075S · Substantial damage > Pilot ground looped the airplane during landing(phase of flight). Pilot stated that when he was in rollout and deccelerating a gust of wind from left to right pushed the airplane tail to the right (pilot estimated a 12 to 19 knot wind gust). The airplane… - [Accident 20160704008719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160704008719A.md): Cessna 305A · Narragansette, RI · Jul 4, 2016 · N5291G · Destroyed > While banner towing the engine stopped emergency crash offshore in 30 feet of water. One on board no injuries. - [Accident 20151124019539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151124019539A.md): Cessna 305A · Sulphur, LA · Nov 24, 2015 · N5312G · Destroyed > Aircraft doing touch & goes on runway 15. After low turn to upwind, about 100 feet AGL and still over airport property, engine quit. Pilot planned to land on taxiway but impacted ground and slid through chain link fence. Pilot also A&P who had installed an… - [Accident 20150923020529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150923020529A.md): Cessna 305A · Show Low, AZ · Sep 23, 2015 · N5207G · Substantial damage > On September 23, 2015 at approximately 9:55 am (MST), [privacy data omitted] attempted to land a Cessna 305A, N5207G, at the Show Low airport (sow, field elevation 6415). Winds were out of the nne at 5-6 KTS. Temperature was 66 degrees f. dew point was 48… - [Accident 20150829014099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150829014099A.md): Cessna 305A · Midlothian, TX · Aug 29, 2015 · N5255G · Substantial damage > Pilot elected to land downwind with a quartering tailwind on hard surface grassy runway. Pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during the roll out. One wing and horizontal stabilizer contacted the ground. - [Incident 20140906018689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140906018689I.md): Cessna 305A · Miami, FL · Sep 6, 2014 · N212KY · Minor damage > On 09/06/2014 N212KY CE-305A, while towing a banner at 500 feet altitude and 800 to 1000 feet from the shoreline lost engine power and made an emergency landing in the water. Pilot egressed aircraft with no injuries. Aircraft was fully intact with minor… - [Accident 20140624013379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140624013379A.md): Cessna 305A · Firebaugh, CA · Jun 24, 2014 · N5264G · Substantial damage > Pilot reported he was going to perform a precautionary landing due to increasing oil temperature. Pilot also reported there were no other engine indications and the engine was running normal. He was able to find an abandoned dirt strip and proceeded to land.… - [Accident 20131017021949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131017021949A.md): Cessna 305A · Slatington, PA · Oct 17, 2013 · N305CR · Substantial damage > Normal approach, normal touchdown on centerline. Plane drifted right, immediately went upside down on runway. Plane came to stop, pilot released himself from harness and exited aircraft. Windsock on field was poorly maintained and was hard to move by hand.… - [Accident 20130202001689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130202001689A.md): Cessna 305A · Camarillo, CA · Feb 2, 2013 · N342FS · Substantial damage > Aircraft N342FS made an uncommanded left turn from cma runway 26 for reasons unknown. Side-loading to the right main landing gear leg caused the right main gear to collapse and separate from the aircraft attach point. - [Accident 20111130028499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111130028499A.md): Cessna 305A · Fredericksburg, TX · Nov 30, 2011 · N6735Q · Substantial damage > Engine did not respond when the throttle was advanced during landing pattern. During descent to an open field, the aircraft hit an electric wire and landed hard in the field. - [Incident 20110717016039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110717016039I.md): Cessna 305A · Waukegan, IL · Jul 17, 2011 · N677RH · Minor damage > Pilot had given some rides earlier in the day in a stearman. He decided to do another ride in the bird dog (Cessna 305A). He taxied to runway 23 for a departure from the intersection of runway 23 and taxiway c. the flight was to be a flight around the pattern… - [Accident 20110319004599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110319004599A.md): Cessna 305A · Blaine, MN · Mar 19, 2011 · N269TH · Substantial damage > Upon landing pilot ground looped aircraft causing major damage to both wing tips and the left horizontal stabilizer. - [Accident 20101225054239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101225054239A.md): Cessna 305A · Spooner, WI · Dec 25, 2010 · N6897 · Substantial damage > Pilot set up a normal approach to an ice and snow covered lake. Upon touchdown, the pilot heard a loud noise and observed the left landing gear to be sticking out at a 90 degree angle to the fuselage. The pilot added power, taxied to a parking area, and came… - [Accident 20100608005999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100608005999A.md): Cessna 305A · Berkley Townshi, NJ · Jun 8, 2010 · N5075K · Substantial damage > At touchdown on runway 6 at mjx, a gust of wind caused the aircraft to drift towards the left side of the runway. The pilot added right rudder and small amount of right brake. The passenger moved the throttle and added power. The aircraft over corrected and… - [Accident 20100507034039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100507034039A.md): Cessna 305A · Fort Pierce, FL · May 7, 2010 · N5312G · Substantial damage > On may 07, 2010, at 1900 eastern daylight time, a Cessna CE-305 aircraft, N5312G, experienced the loss of directional control, immediately after landing, at treasure coast airpark, in Fort Pierce, Florida. As a result of the loss of directional control, the… - [Incident 20091227053369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091227053369I.md): Cessna 305A · Pembroke Pines, FL · Dec 27, 2009 · N5240G · Minor damage > Pilot stated the left hand main wheel tire "blew" upon landing, and created an unstable condition. The unstable condition progressed to the point of the aircraft performing a "ground loop" after landing. - [Accident 20091122025579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091122025579A.md): Cessna 305A · Rochester, IN · Nov 22, 2009 · N1172D · Substantial damage > PIC stated that winds were 110 degrees at 02 KTS as reported by AWOS. PIC elected to land on rwy 29 rather than rwy 11 due to sun glare.PIC stated that he was making a normal, full stall, 3-point landing. The airplane stalled approximately 6" to 12" above the… - [Accident 20090911016629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090911016629A.md): Cessna 305A · Helena, MT · Sep 11, 2009 · N119WW · Substantial damage > (-23) On September 11, 2009, at 0810 MDT, Cessna 305A bird dog, N119WW, registere to and piloted by [privacy data omitted] ground looped after landing on runway 9 at Helena, Montana regional airport in Helena Montana. The pilot[privacy data omitted] was on a… - [Accident 20081110851979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081110851979A.md): Cessna 305A · San Diego/El C, CA · Nov 10, 2008 · N5263G · Substantial damage > (-23) During the flair to land aircraft ballooned, landing attitude was re-established but on touching down directional control was lost resulting in a ground loop. - [Accident 20080216011789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080216011789A.md): Cessna 305A · Mokuleia, HI · Feb 16, 2008 · N473GF · Substantial damage > (-23) On February 16, 2008 at approximately 2245Z, Cessna 305A, N473GF, was landing on runway 8 at Dillingham Airfield (hdh) during a crosswind which changed to a tailwind. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway which caused the left main gear… - [Accident 20060913020099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060913020099A.md): Cessna 305A · Lewistown, MT · Sep 13, 2006 · N5074H · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft owner was trying to land aircraft when a gust of wind caught his left wing. As the left wing rose upward, the right wing hit the ground, the pilot applied the brakes, and the aircraft spun around. The plane nosed-over, with the engine still… - [Accident 20060120000649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060120000649A.md): Cessna 305A · Seboeis Plantat, ME · Jan 20, 2006 · N5300G · Substantial damage > (-23) During an attempted landing to an ice-covered lake the aircraft struck a heavy gauge telephone cable that was suspended across the south side of the lake. The pilot saw the cable while on short final while landing to the north. He attempted to take… - [Accident 20050728024099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050728024099A.md): Cessna 305A · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 28, 2005 · N269TH · Minor damage > (-23) On July 28, 2005, about 1040 central daylight time, N269TH registered as a Cessna 305A airplane, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged when, on landing at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, it veered to the left and exited the runway. It came to… - [Accident 20040903023369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040903023369A.md): Cessna 305A · Lawrence, MA · Sep 3, 2004 · N5208G · Substantial damage > (-23) On banner pick up, banner rope hooked onto right main gear, aircraft uncontrollable and crashed off end of crossing runway. - [Accident 20040331004459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040331004459A.md): Cessna 305A · Bozeman, MT · Mar 31, 2004 · N5210G · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot performed a 3-point landing and was on roll out when the aircraft yawed left uncontrollably and tipped onto right wing. Strong, gusty winds. - [Accident 20040114008299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040114008299A.md): Cessna 305A · Casa Grande, AZ · Jan 14, 2004 · N305BD · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot bounced the aircraft when attempting to land at cgz. Following bounce, the pilot lost control of the aircraft then ground looped. Left main landing gear broke off and propeller was bent. - [Accident 20030925028849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030925028849A.md): Cessna 305A · New Richmond, WI · Sep 25, 2003 · N5237G · Substantial damage > (-23) While landing runway 14 at New Richmond, Wisconsin (krnh) pilot in command of N5237G explained that he had encountered a right crosswind. This crosswind lifted the aircraft's right wing FAR enough to strike the left wing tip on the runway tarmac. N5237C… - [Incident 20030718020939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030718020939I.md): Cessna 305A · Waillua, HI · Jul 18, 2003 · N5280G · Minor damage > (-23) Airplane experienced an engine failure. The engine crank case cracked at the #3 engine cylinder area and blew out. Airplane was able to land on a cane field without damage. Airplane engine had recently been repaired by an a/p mechanic. Damage indicates… - [Incident 20020127005079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020127005079I.md): Cessna 305A · Greenwood, SC · Jan 27, 2002 · N5073U · Minor damage > (-23) On January 27, 2002, about 0830 eastern standard time, a Cessna 305A, N507U, suffered a ground loop upon landing on runway 9 at Greenwood County Airport (grd), in Greenwood, SC. There were 2 people on board and they sustained no injuries. The aircraft… - [Accident 20010323004439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010323004439A.md): Cessna 305A · Winslow, AZ · Mar 23, 2001 · N5188G · Substantial damage > (-19)On March 23, 2001, about 1550 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 305A, N5188G, owned and operated by the front seated pilot, ground looped during landing rollout on runway 04 at the Winslow-lindbergh regional airport, Winslow, Arizona. Visual… - [Accident 20001227024689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001227024689A.md): Cessna 305A · Morganton, NC · Dec 27, 2000 · N143F · No damage > (-23) Pilot stated after touchdown, onlanding roll, on runway 3, tail rose, and slowly went over onto topside. Pilot stated that the left wheel brake may have been stiff. - [Incident 20000721035569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000721035569I.md): Cessna 305A · Prescott, AZ · Jul 21, 2000 · N5073W · Minor damage > (-23)During the landing roll the aircraft ground looped, hit a runway sign and stopped in the grass at the intersection of rw 21L and taxiway c. aircraft incurred minor bending to the left landing gear. - [Accident 19991203042929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991203042929A.md): N5245G · Akron, CO · Dec 3, 1999 · N5245G · No damage > (-23)Landing in high winds on rwy 11 the pilot lost directional control. A/c experienced a partial ground loop. Right wheel failed followed by right wheel strut failure. A/c then experienced right wing tip damage and a prop strike. Weather reports indicate… - [Incident 19991022031329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991022031329I.md): Cessna 305A · Hobbs, NM · Oct 22, 1999 · N5073Y > (-23) On October 22, 1999, while being piloted by Mr. Robert dittert, Cessna N5073Y, landed on the ramp at Hobbs Industrial air park (hbb). The pilot stated that while the aircraft was rolling out it began to drift to the left he corrected with right rudder… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2074002') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.