N76831

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140S/N: 11263

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 24, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA11CA097
Location
Winnsboro, SC
Event ID
20101227X72734
Coordinates
34.309165, -81.105278
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The excessive brake inputs by both pilots during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N76831
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
11263
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
2350 CORK CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
CA 95822-3624
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot of the tail-wheel equipped airplane, his pilot rated passenger performed a normal wheel landing. During the landing roll, the airplane drifted to the right but could not be corrected with left rudder input, so left brake was applied. The application of the left brake made both pilots brace themselves, and they inadvertently depressed both sets of brake pedals at the same time. The brakes locked and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 230 degrees at 4 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# ERA11CA097