N2614N

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140S/N: 12874

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 25, 2016
NTSB Number
CEN16CA360
Location
Lebanon, IN
Event ID
20160908X93704
Coordinates
40.007221, -86.440551
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PC The unseen standing water on the runway that abruptly slowed the tailwheel equipped airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2614N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12874
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COMPUTER SYSTEMS FLIGHT INC
Address
C/O PATRICK RICHARDSON
1002 DELPHI AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
FRANKFORT
State / Zip Code
IN 46041-1119
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing approach to the grass runway he had ample time to observe the runway surface and the turf appeared smooth and even. He continued the approach and executed a soft field landing. While on the landing roll, he noticed a puddle of water ahead. He commanded full up elevator and attempted to "jump" the puddle, but the airplane had already slowed below flight speed. The main landing gear of the tailwheel equipped airplane struck the standing water that was about 3 inches deep, and hidden by the grass. The airplane slowed abruptly and the airplane subsequently nosed-over resulting in substantial damage to the vertical tail, and right wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of 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# CEN16CA360