N76521

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140S/N: 10953

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 1, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA670
Location
Conroe, TX
Event ID
20110928X35518
Coordinates
30.593889, -95.692779
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 excessive use of brakes during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
10953
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NOSLEN ENTERPRISES
Address
604 HARRISON ST
City
GOODLAND
State / Zip Code
KS 67735-2138
Country
United States

Analysis

During the landing rollout, the pilot applied brakes and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in an inverted position on the runway. The fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and left wing struts were substantially damaged. Per a photograph provided to the investigator-in charge (IIC), the airplane was not equipped with the manufacture’s optional landing gear extensions, which extend the main wheels forward. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA670