N57N

Substantial
None

Cessna 120S/N: 11996

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 18, 2005
NTSB Number
ATL06CA017
Location
Woodstock, GA
Event ID
20051202X01924
Coordinates
34.359722, -84.916664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive braking resulted in a nose over during landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
11996
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
120C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
120

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DELASH JOHN M
Address
131 CHANDELLE LN
City
WILLIAMSON
State / Zip Code
GA 30292-3469
Country
United States

Analysis

The during a local fight, the pilot established a normal decent to land on runway 36. After landing, the pilot applied the brakes about mid-field, and shortly after the application of brakes, the airplane nosed over and came to rest on the runway. The vertical stabilizer was damaged and the pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane during the flight. Post-accident examination of the airplane also failed to disclosed any mechanical problems with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL06CA017