Cessna 305A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 258 Cessna 305A airframes on record (built 1950–1972), 166 currently registered. 26 have one or more NTSB accident records (27 records total). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Cessna 305A accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
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.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.
Failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.
The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during landing resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
The loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock.