N2006V

Substantial
None

Cessna 140S/N: 14217

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA054
Location
Murrieta, CA
Event ID
20070305X00248
Coordinates
33.574165, -117.128608
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 application of brakes during taxi after landing, resulting in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2006V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
14217
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOLMES STEPHEN L
Address
PO BOX 1195
Status
Deregistered
City
CLAREMONT
State / Zip Code
CA 91711-1195
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, after landing on runway 36 and while exiting the runway onto a taxiway, he lost control of the airplane, and it nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot stated that he probably hit the toe brakes or a gust of wind blew the airplane over. There is no weather reporting station at the airport, and the pilot did not provide an estimate of the wind direction and speed.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA054