Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 305C (0-1E) near Rexburg, ID — 2022-08-27

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Date
2022-08-27
Location
Rexburg, ID, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 305C (0-1E)
Registration
N305SU
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on a wet airstrip.

NTSB narrative

The pilot in the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, while landing on a private grass strip, he noticed water on the north end of the landing area. He stated that he landed long to the south of the wet area with a 5 kt tailwind. When the airplane touched down, it encountered standing water. The airplane subsequently nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The wings and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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