N9325A

Substantial
None

CESSNA 195AS/N: 7404

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 24, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA203
Location
Hannibal, MO
Event ID
20110225X14249
Coordinates
39.725276, -91.443885
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to seized main landing gear wheels, which caused the airplane to nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
7404
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
195AC195
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
195A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BARRON AVIATION LLC
Address
30530 HIGHWAY Y
City
PERRY
State / Zip Code
MO 63462-2715
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he departed from a grass airstrip in "wet conditions." He noted that the short 15 minute flight was uneventful. However, upon landing, both main wheels on the tail-wheel equipped airplane would not turn. Full aft elevator control was not sufficient to maintain control and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical and horizontal stabilizers. The pilot reported that the brakes were "firm" when checked on final approach. He added that immediately after the accident the main wheels could not be rotated. Although, approximately 45 minutes later, they were free to rotate. The pilot noted that the temperature was about 35 degrees Fahrenheit. He recalled thinking that water which accumulated on the brakes during takeoff may have frozen during the flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA203