ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278518
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| Date: | Saturday 18 September 2021 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 305A |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N140R |
| MSN: | 22834 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1951 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470 Series |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Topeka, Kansas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fort Leavenworth-Sherman AAF, KS (FLV/KFLV) |
| Topeka, KS | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he conducted several takeoff and landings before the accident that day, at a different airport, all without incident. During the accident landing, the airplane touched down, veered left, and the pilot attempted to correct with right rudder. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway, the tail veered to the left, and the airplane 'rocked†left. The left wing and left elevator impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The airplane came to rest upright on the main landing gear and the pilot was able to taxi the airplane to parking without further incident.
A witness reported seeing the tailwheel rotating after takeoff. An examination revealed that the tailwheel locking mechanism did not function.
Probable Cause: The loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN21LA448
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-May-2022 14:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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