Summary
On March 11, 2013, a Cessna 140 (N90047) was involved in an incident near El Reno, OK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.
During the takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the private pilot pushed the control yoke forward to lift the tail off the ground. When the tail came up, he lost control and the airplane ground-looped. The flight instructor, who was checking the pilot out in the airplane, tried to regain directional control, but the airplane went off the runway and flipped over causing substantial damage to the airframe. No mechanical issues were reported prior to the loss of control.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA189. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N90047.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
During the takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the private pilot pushed the control yoke forward to lift the tail off the ground. When the tail came up, he lost control and the airplane ground-looped. The flight instructor, who was checking the pilot out in the airplane, tried to regain directional control, but the airplane went off the runway and flipped over causing substantial damage to the airframe. No mechanical issues were reported prior to the loss of control.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA189