Accident Cessna 305A N1172D,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286413
 
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Date:Sunday 22 November 2009
Time:09:10 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic O1 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 305A
Owner/operator:
Registration: N1172D
MSN: 23220C
Year of manufacture:1953
Total airframe hrs:3025 hours
Engine model:Continental O-470 SERIES
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Rochester, Indiana -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Indianapolis Regional Airport, IN (KMQJ)
Destination airport:Rochester-Fulton County Airport, IN (RCR/KRCR)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
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.

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

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: CEN10CA061
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 4 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB CEN10CA061

Location

Revision history:

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