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February 10, 1995 · Cessna 120 · N77480
Scappoose, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scappoose, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 120
Tail Number
N77480
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA95LA047
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED ON TOUCH DOWN AND THAT HE DIDN'T REALIZE THAT HIS FEET MOVED UP ON THE RUDDER PEDALS WHEN HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO RECOVER FROM THE BOUNCE. THE BRAKES WERE INADVERTENTLY APPLIED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER ON THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTED MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND INADVERTENT USE OF THE BRAKES.
Full Narrative
On February 9, 1995, at 1830 Pacific standard time, N77480, a Cessna 120, operated by the owner/pilot, nosed over during landing in Scappoose, Oregon, and was substantially damaged. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight departed from Hillsboro, Oregon, and was conducted under 14 CFR 91. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane bounced on touch down. The pilot stated that he did not realize that his feet moved up on the rudder pedals when he applied pressure to recover from the bounce. Instead, the brakes were applied and the airplane nosed over on the runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 PST
Nearest AirportScappoose Industrial (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length3999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 120
Tail NumberN77480
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:47
Weather SourceWFAC