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August 31, 1994 · Cessna 195 · N195LS

Palo Alto, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N195LS
Operator
Clyde M Litton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA343

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING LANDING ROLLOUT HE APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW THE AIRPLANE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE RUNWAY. THE BRAKES HAD BEEN RECENTLY REPLACED AND THEY WERE VERY EFFECTIVE. THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING THE TURN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT NOSED OVER.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper use of the airplane's brakes during the landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On August 31, 1994, at 1230 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 195, N195LS, nosed over during landing rollout on runway 30 at the Palo Alto of Santa Clara County Airport, Palo Alto, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight, and the private pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Porterville, California, at 1045. The pilot verbally reported that during rollout he applied brakes to slow the airplane while turning off the active runway. The brake(s) had recently been replaced, and they were very effective. The pilot said he lost control of the airplane and it nosed over as he was attempting to exit the runway. On September 23, 1994, the National Transportation Safety Board mailed the pilot the required "Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report" NTSB Form 6120.1/2 to complete. Thereafter, the pilot was verbally requested to complete the form. As of April 18, 1995, the Safety Board has not received the form. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported to the Safety Board that the pilot's last aviation medical certificate was issued to him on February 3, 1989.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportPALOALTO (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN195LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClyde M Litton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-A2 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 7 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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