Cessna 305A
NTSB investigations · 145
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NTSB NYC94LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Franklin, VAThe loss of airplane directional control during landing as a result of a tire failure, and the subsequent collision with soft terrain.NTSB DEN93LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Belen, NMFailure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control. A factor was: a quartering tailwind.NTSB LAX92T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna L-19 · Tonopah, NVNTSB CHI91LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Keokuk, IADiverted attention by the pilot resulting in directional control not being maintained. A factor related to the accident was crosswind.NTSB NYC91LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna L-19 · Franconia, NHThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and in flight collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the improper in-flight planning by the pilot and the pilot's failure to compensate for winds and downdraft.NTSB ANC91FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Tatitlek, AKFailure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other (inadequate visual lookout). A factor related to the accident was: inadequate communication among all participating aircrews.NTSB ATL90FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Fruitdale, ALThe pilot exercised poor judgment by attempting to operate the airplane while impaired by alcohol.NTSB NYC90LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Newburyport, MAFailure of the pilot in command to follow procedures for landing with a banner still attached, contributing to the accident was the improper modification of banner release mechanism.NTSB ATL90LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Woodstock, GAAn inadequate preflight.NTSB NYC89LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Chalfont, PAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terain in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC89FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Blairstown, NJDelays by both pilots in releasing the glider tow line after the glider pilot allowed the glider to maneuver excessively above the tow aircraft. The weather conditions were factors.NTSB MIA88FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Tampa, FLPlt experienced complete loss of engine power while climbing through 200 ft. the aircraft stalled and mushed, descending out of control and crashing to the ground. The engine was operated to full power after the accident. The cause of the loss of engine power…NTSB NYC88LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Colts Neck, NJDuring a banner pick up attempt, the tow rope became affixed to the main landing gear. The pilot was unable to release the banner and landed with it still attached. Upon landing roll out, the aircraft's tail rose abruptly and the propeller dug into the turf.…NTSB SEA88LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305-A · Arlington, WAShortly after takeoff, at about 200 feet AGL, a total loss of power occurred. A forced landing was made onto a turf field next to the runway. During landing the aircraft nosed over inverted. The pilot stated to FAA inspectors that the aircraft had set outside…NTSB SEA88LA046Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A (L-19) · Jean, NVWitnesses observed acft enter 45 deg climb attitude on liftoff, climb to about 200 ft AGL, then enter left turn. Acft appeared to stall, wing dropped and nose fell through to impact 100 yds left of runway. Flaps found set at 60 deg vs. max 30 deg setting…NTSB MIA88LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Chuluota, FLPlt stated electric boost pump was operated longer than normal during power off glide for banner pickup. After banner pickup when full throttle was applied for climb the engine sputtered and lost power. The nose was lowered in preparation for a landing…NTSB DEN88LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Littleton, CONTSB ANC87LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot attempted a landing on the beach. After the landing roll the aircraft struck a sand bar causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.NTSB FTW87LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Mason, TXPrivate pilot of Cessna 305A ferrying aircraft from glascow, MT. To mc allen TX. Engine failed approximately 1 1/2 hours after departure from graham TX. Pilot attempted downwind landing on farm-to-market road and struck tree. Aircraft was destroyed. Pilot and…NTSB ANC86LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Figure Eight Lk, AKThe plt attempted an emergency landing on a lake following a partial pwr loss in-flt. During touchdown the plt lost control of the acft which nosed over on it's back and sank into the lake. The acft was not recovered from the water.NTSB NYC86LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305-L-19 · Hilltown, PAThe Cessna was towing a glider when at an altitude of about 150 feet to about 200 feet, a decrease in RPM was experienced. The glider was detached from the aircraft, the nose was lowered and a left turn made while still over the gliderport. A rapid descent…NTSB ATL86LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A(0-1A) · Marietta, GAAircraft was on touch and go landing. Pilot allowed aircraft to become airborne prematurely. Flaps were not raised during go around and pilot stated he lost it. Aircraft veered to left after initial lift off for go around touched down repeatedly,with second…NTSB FTW85LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · League City, TXThe plt, while setting up for an aerial banner tow pick up, failed to properly divide his attention between his flt duties and observing another acft which was also in the traffic pattern. He allowed the acft to stall without sufficientalt to recover before…NTSB NYC85FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-305A · Brooklyn, NYDuring an aerial banner tow operation at low level along the beach, witnesses observed the airplane bank sharply to the right and dive into the water. Witnesses recall the engine noise to have been loud yet sputtering before the impact. Inspection of the…NTSB ATL85LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · No.Myrtle Bch, SCAfter a banner pickup the plt was instructed by company group and crew to release the banner due to a fouled pickup. The banner was released during a steep climb out altitude. As the banner was released the plt lost directional control of the acft & crashed…NTSB NYC85LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna L-19 · Perkasie, PACessna L-19,a practice flight of takeoffs and landings for glider tow operation for philidelphia glider council encounter a wind shift on landing. The student pilot over corrected and the aircraft ground looped. The instuctor pilot at this time took control…NTSB MIA85LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Sugar Loaf Key, FLThe engine failed just after takeoff and the acft landed in a field north of the arpt, collided with trees and nosed over. Post accident examination of the fuel system shows that the acft micron fuel filter was contaminated to the extent that it caused…NTSB ANC84FA192Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Anchorage, AKDuring the rollout the tail wheel began to shimmy and the acft swerved to the right and ground looped. The left wing and left horizontal stabilizer contacted the ground. Investigation revealed that the tail wheel spring ass'y was oversized and not properly…NTSB NYC84FHJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 305A · East Moriches, NYAt the completion of a banner tow flt the banner was released and a climbing right turn to downwind was initiated. A loss of power was experienced on downwind. Unable to return to the arpt to land, a forced landing was made in a wooded area. Investigators…NTSB SEA84LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Las Vegas, NVAccording to witnesses the left wing of the acft contacted the ground during the landing, followed by the nose. Acft came to rest on the nose and left wing after ground looping.NTSB MKC84LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Blakesburg, IAThe acft mushed into tall corn off the end of the rwy during an attempted go-around. The plt said he landed long on the 2170 ft turf rwy in calm air and did not think he could stop so a go-around was initiated. He said a seat belt interfered with the…NTSB NYC84LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · West Hampton, NYThe acft had just landed & the plt was taxiing to hook up to another glider when the acft became lodged n soft dirt. Two ground crewmembers came over to the acft. The plt stated that he told one of them to 'stay behind the strut while I shutdown'. He then…NTSB NYC83LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Seaside Heights, NJThe acft collided with a ditch during landing and nosed down. The pilot had made a low approach to pick up a banner but was unable to maintain airspeed and altitude. The banner was dropped but the acft continued to descend. The pilot flaredfor a normal…NTSB ATL83LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe acft stalled into an inland waterway shortly after takeoff for a banner towing flt. The pilot reported he had just refueled and made a takeoff. He was on the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern when the accident happened. He stated that he encountered…NTSB SEA82FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Belden, CADuring a search mission, the subject aircraft was seen to turn, then apparently slow or pause and then disappear inverted into high trees at the 4600 foot level. Parts of the aircraft being searched for were only 300 feet from the crash of the subject…NTSB NYC82DA165Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 305A · Sagaponack, NYThe pilot reported that he was landing to the southeast on an 1800 ft grass strip with a crosswind from the northeast at 10 to 15 KTS. He stated that when he was on final approach with full flaps, he was distracted by four people with model aircraft near the…NTSB MKC82DA124Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 305A · Ft. Leavenworth, KSThe aircraft bounced on landing during a dual instructional flight. The student pilot applied full power and the aircraft swerved on the second touchdown. Witnesses stated that the aircraft rotated 45 degrees left and touched down inthat position. The right…NTSB MKC81FA009Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 305A · Denison, IANTSB NYC80FA079Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305 · Newburyport, MANTSB NYC80FA064Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 305A · Farmingdale, NYNTSB MKC80DER31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Bemidji, MNNTSB SEA80DYE11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Auburn, WANTSB SEA80FYP06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Sandpoint, IDNTSB FTW80DRG14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305 · Fort Hood, TXNTSB ANC79DAG95Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Iliamna, AKNTSB LAX79FA065Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 305A · Hamilton City, CANTSB NYC79FNA24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Quincy, MANTSB SEA79DYK19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Creswell, ORNTSB FTW79FQG31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Amarillo, TXNTSB OAK79FVW03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Overton, NV
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