Cessna-vansant Interprises-inc 305A

Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna-vansant Interprises-inc

Model: 305A

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Cessna-vansant Interprises-inc
Manufacturer Serial Number 207408E
Model 305A
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Cruise Speed 114 MPH / 99 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


31 exact, 4 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
35
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


0 fatal accidents.

0.0% of recorded accidents were fatal.

191
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


3,666

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.9%
Exposure
0.4%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 35
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 35 observed): 2008 2, 2009 2, 2010 3, 2011 2, 2013 3, 2014 1, 2015 3, 2016 2, 2017 2, 2018 2, 2019 2, 2020 2, 2021 1, 2022 3, 2023 2, 2024 2, 2025 1. 1 2 3 4 0 2 '08 2 '09 3 '10 2 '11 3 '13 1 '14 3 '15 2 '16 2 '17 2 '18 2 '19 2 '20 1 '21 3 '22 2 '23 2 '24 1 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

3 categories Total 35
Landing 31
Approach 3
Takeoff 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 99
Aircraft 37
Personnel issues 34
Environmental issues 26
Not determined 2
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 35
None 28
Minor 6
Serious 1

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (35)

Recorded Accidents

All 35 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Baraboo, WI N9623Q Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Sterling, MA N5673B Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Painted Post, NY N5309G Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Williamston, NC N19YM Substantial Serious Landing Environmental issues, Aircraft
Cortland, NY N5269G Substantial None Landing Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Alabaster, AL N5301G Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Mc Kinney, TX N5292G Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues
Sioux Falls, SD N201FM Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Topeka, KS N140R Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Ellenville, NY N5179G Substantial None Landing Aircraft
Amboy, CA N1832 Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
New Braunfels, TX N5073Y Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Houston, MO N1831 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Groveland, CA N119PP Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
South Lake Tahoe, CA N1832 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Eagle Lake, TX N72BD Substantial None Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Ukiah, CA N4819R Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Llano, TX N5075S Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Concord, NH N305MR Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Sulphur, LA N5312G Substantial Minor Approach Aircraft, Environmental issues
Show Low, AZ N5207G Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
MIDLOTHIAN, TX N5255G Substantial None Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues
Firebaugh, CA N5264G Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Mokuleia, HI N65070 Substantial Minor Landing Not determined
Slatington Airport, PA N305CR Substantial Minor Landing Environmental issues, Personnel issues, Aircraft

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