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August 12, 1994 · Cessna 120 · N1987V

Manitowoc, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Manitowoc, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 120
Tail Number
N1987V
Operator
Magnus Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA278

THE PILOT REPORTED HE MADE A NORMAL THREE POINT LANDING IN THE TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE. HE STATED DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE APPLIED HARD BRAKES AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE PILOT REPORTED 62 HOURS TOTAL FLIGHT TIME, INCLUDING 18 HOURS IN THE ACCIDENT MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE. HIS WRITTEN STATEMENT INDICATED HE HAD FLOWN ONE HOUR IN THE ACCIDENT MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE WITHIN THE 90 DAYS PRECEDING THE ACCIDENT. HE PASSED HIS PRIVATE PILOT CHECKRIDE SIX WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT IN A TRICYCLE LANDING GEAR AIRPLANE.

NTSB Probable Cause

the private pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll. A related factor is his lack of total experience.

Full Narrative

On August 11, 1994, at 1958 central daylight time, a Cessna 120, N1987V, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during the landing roll at the Manitowoc County Airport in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The private pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, no flight plan was filed. The pleasure flight originated from Sheboygan, Wisconsin about 1900. The private pilot reported when he arrived at Manitowoc the winds were reported to be out of 340 degrees at 2 knots. He elected to land on Runway 35 (5,002' x 100', asphalt). He stated he made a normal three point landing in the tailwheel airplane, but during the landing roll he "...applied hard brakes...aircraft slowly...nosed over." The pilot estimated there was about 4,000 feet of runway remaining when the airplane nosed over. The private pilot reported 62 hours total flight time, including 18 hours in the accident make and model airplane. His written statement indicated he had flown 1 hour in the accident make and model airplane within the 90 days preceding the accident. He passed his private pilot checkride on June 23, 1994, in a Cessna 172 (tricycle landing gear).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:58 CDT
Nearest AirportManitowoc County (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length5007 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 120
Tail NumberN1987V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMagnus Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 2 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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