Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On August 15, 1999, about 1520 Eastern Daylight Time, a Cessna 140, N89775, was substantially damaged while landing at the Parr Airport, Zanesville, Ohio. The certificated private pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.
The pilot stated to the Ohio State Police (OSP) that the airplane's rudder responded normally while landing on Runway 10, a 2,600-foot long by 26 foot wide asphalt runway. As the airplane touched down, about 65 miles per hour, it bounced twice, veered off to the right side of the runway, and nosed over.
The pilot additionally stated to the OSP that, "After the second bounce, I think I might have touched the left brake and the plane rolled over."
The winds reported by an airport located 4 miles to the southeast, at 1450 were, 360 degrees at 10 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC99LA201