NTSB investigations: Cessna 305A
22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 305A, where the sequence of events included Loss of control on ground. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074002')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s.\"tier2Number\" = '230' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074002')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '230' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.