N2719N

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140S/N: 12977

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 27, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA408
Location
Kent, WA
Event ID
20110827X41343
Coordinates
47.337223, -122.103614
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2719N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12977
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
28725 NE TOLT HILL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CARNATION
State / Zip Code
WA 98014-8205
Country
United States

Analysis

The certified flight instructor (CFI) and his student were doing landing practice in an tail wheel configured airplane in preparation for the student's first solo. On the fourth landing the student inadvertently applied brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over, causing substantial damage to the fuselage and tail. The CFI stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# WPR11CA408