N2171C

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 195BS/N: 16156

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 7, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA101
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Event ID
20100108X21035
Coordinates
33.626667, -116.159446
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2171C
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
16156
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
195BC195
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRIGNAC DANNY R
Address
300 KELLAR ST
Status
Deregistered
City
BAY SAINT LOUIS
State / Zip Code
MS 39520-2339
Country
United States

Analysis

The commercial pilot reported he was landing the tail wheel-equipped airplane on a dry, hard-surfaced runway. He stated that during the landing roll out, as he was transitioning his feet from the bottom of the rudder pedals to the top, he applied too much brake pressure and the airplane nosed over. He further stated that he suffers from diabetic neuropathy and did not initially realize how much brake pressure he applied. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail assembly. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot does not possess a current FAA medical certificate.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA101