N4380N

Substantial
None

Cessna C-195S/N: 7026

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 5, 2008
NTSB Number
NYC08CA240
Location
Johnstown, NY
Event ID
20080821X01286
Coordinates
42.998054, -74.329444
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 failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
7026
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
C-195C195
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
195

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WARWICK DAKOTA R
Address
12684 150TH CT N
City
JUPITER
State / Zip Code
FL 33478-3516
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the Cessna 195 stated that after a normal landing, he utilized the rudder and aileron controls to align the airplane with the runway. The airplane began to drift to the right, and the pilot began to apply some brake pressure to maintain directional control. The tail of the airplane began to rise off the runway surface, the spinner and propeller contacted the runway, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, rudder, elevator, and firewall. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical anomalies during the accident; however, he noted that the brakes on accident airplane were normally "touchy." Winds reported at an airport located about 27 miles southeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, were variable at 5 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# NYC08CA240