Summary
On May 07, 2013, a Cessna 140 (N89983) was involved in an incident near Glenwood Springs, CO. 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 airplane control during the landing roll and his excessive use of right brake, which resulted in a noseover.
During the landing rollout, the airplane yawed to the right and the pilot overcorrected to the left. He then applied right brake and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in an inverted position. The vertical stabilizer and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA266. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N89983.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and his excessive use of right brake, which resulted in a noseover.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
During the landing rollout, the airplane yawed to the right and the pilot overcorrected to the left. He then applied right brake and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in an inverted position. The vertical stabilizer and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA266