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March 29, 1996 · Cessna 140 · N89297
Elkin, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elkin, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N89297
Operator
Patricia H Phillips
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA072
The airplane was landing on runway 07, when the it began to veer to the left. The pilot stated that she applied rudder, but with no effect. The airplane went off the left side of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The pilot did not report any mechanical difficulty with the airplane during the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
Full Narrative
On March 29, 1996, about 1350 eastern standard time, a Cessna 140, N89297, nosed over during the landing roll at Elkin Airport, Elkin, North Carolina. The airplane was operated by the student pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The student pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The instructional solo flight had originated approximately 5 minutes prior to the accident. The airplane was landing on runway 07, when the aircraft began to veer off to the left. The pilot stated that she applied rudder, with no effect. The airplane went off the left side of the runway, nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot did not report any mechanical difficulty with the aircraft during the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EST
Nearest AirportELKIN (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length4003 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN89297
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPatricia H Phillips
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC