NONE · CESSNA 305 · 2024-08-25 · Sterling, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA24LA358
Event ID
20240827195010
Type
Accident
Date
2024-08-25
Location
Sterling, MA, USA
Coordinates
42.426347, -71.79401
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
305
Registration
N5673B
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.