Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140A near Paragould, AR — 2024-03-02

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Date
2024-03-02
Location
Paragould, AR, USA
Airport
PGR
Aircraft
CESSNA 140A
Registration
N5350C
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 during the landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced and then ground looped to the right. He was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane exited the runway. The right main landing gear separated which resulted in substantial damage to the right aileron and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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