# NTSB Accident ERA24LA358
> **CESSNA 305** · 2024-08-25 · Sterling, MA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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