Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA399
Location
Vernon, TX
Event ID
20130708X53154
Coordinates
34.071109, -99.253608
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N72343
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
9527
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AYDELOTT DONALD R
Address
11674 US HIGHWAY 70 S
Status
Deregistered
City
VERNON
State / Zip Code
TX 76384-8360
Country
United States
Analysis
During the takeoff roll from a narrow, dirt, private strip, the pilot stated that the airplane veered to the left. In an attempt to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, he applied excessive right brake, overcorrected, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident 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# CEN13CA399