Cessna 305A
NTSB investigations · 145
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074002')
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074002')
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NTSB CEN25LA268Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305A · Baraboo, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA24LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA24LA268Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Painted Post, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch.NTSB ERA23LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Cortland, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB ERA23LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Alabaster, ALFailure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA325Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305A · Mc Kinney, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during landing resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN22LA245Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA448Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305A · Topeka, KSThe loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock.NTSB ERA21LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Ellenville, NYThe failure of the right brake master cylinder lock seal spring washer.NTSB GAA20CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna L19 · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.NTSB CEN19LA229Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305A · Houston, MOA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees and terrain.NTSB GAA18CA584Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Groveland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop.NTSB GAA17CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Eagle Lake, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in variable wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Ukiah, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Llano, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions.NTSB ERA16LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Narragansett, RIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.NTSB CEN16LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Sulphur, LAThe loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing to a wet field.NTSB GAA15CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Show Low, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a right main landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA15CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Midlothian, TXThe failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and a ground loop.NTSB WPR14CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna L19 - A · Firebaugh, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions in the landing area, which resulted in a loss of directional control and encounter with soft terrain and vegetation.NTSB ERA14CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Slatington Airport, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind condition and the airfield's inaccurate windsock.NTSB WPR13LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Camarillo, CAA tailwheel vibration upon touchdown and the subsequent loss of directional control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Anoka, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CEN11CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Spooner, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing on a snow-covered lake.NTSB ERA10CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Toms River, NJThe pilot-in-command's loss of airplane control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB ERA10CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB CEN10CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Rochester, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA443Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Helena, MTThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · El Cajon, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB LAX08LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305-A · Mokuleia, HIThe failure of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure was the side load placed on the landing gear while making a crosswind landing.NTSB SEA06CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Lewistown, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve and nose down. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB NYC06CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Seboeis, METhe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while attempting to land on a frozen lake.NTSB NYC04CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Lawrence, MAThe pilot's inadvertent pickup of a banner towline with the airplanes main landing gear after encountering gusting wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB SEA04LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tail wheel-equipped aircraft, leading to an inadvertent ground-loop, during which the aircraft's wing impacted the ground.NTSB LAX04LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Casa Grande, AZThe failure of a tail wheel steering component (spring), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB CHI03LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · New Richmond, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's in-flight selection of the wrong runway and excessive application of brake pressure are contributing factors.NTSB LAX01LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Winslow, AZThe student's inadvertent restriction of the rudder pedal's movement during landing rollout precipitated the loss of directional control and ground loop. A finding was that remedial action by the CFI was not possible due to the student’s control interference.NTSB MIA01LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Morganton, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control about the aircraft's lateral axis during landing rollout, and the resultant nose over.NTSB DEN00LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Akron, COThe failure of the four bolts which attach the right main landing gear assembly to the landing gear strut.NTSB NYC99LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Grundy, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB IAD99FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Hilltown, PAThe inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft.NTSB LAX99LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Coalinga, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB IAD99FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Warren, VTThe glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.NTSB NYC98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Louisville, KYThe pilot's improper inflight decision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI98LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Fredricktown, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the embankment, and the soft , muddy soil making up the embankment.NTSB LAX96LA322Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · San Diego, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning, and an inadequate fuel supply.NTSB IAD96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205A · Sommerville, VAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during banner towing operations.NTSB FTW96LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Erie, COentanglement of the tow banner during banner pickup, and subsequent failure or inability to jettison the banner. A factor relating to the accident was: high gusty wind condition.NTSB NYC95LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Warren, VTa failed elevator cable which resulted in an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with trees.
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