Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 305A near Rochester, IN — 2009-11-22

Final reportCEN10CA061
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Date
2009-11-22
Location
Rochester, IN, USA
Airport
RCR
Aircraft
CESSNA 305A
Registration
N1172D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the accident occurred while he was landing the airplane. He stated that he flared and the stall warning system activated. The airplane then bounced upon touchdown. He stated that he lost directional control and the airplane started going to the left. He attempted to correct using right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left and went off the runway. The right main landing gear was separated from the airplane. The airplane also suffered damage to the right wing, right elevator, fuselage, propeller, and cowl. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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