Summary
On September 25, 2009, a Cessna 195A (N195MD) was involved in an incident near Upland, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he corrected a slight right drift with rudder control, and as the tail lifted from the runway the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder control and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane swerved right and nosed over.
The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the event.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR09CA465. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N195MD.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he corrected a slight right drift with rudder control, and as the tail lifted from the runway the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder control and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane swerved right and nosed over.
The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the event.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA465