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March 27, 1998 · Cessna 140 · N1998N

Milford Center, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1998
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Milford Center, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N1998N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC98LA083

The pilot stated that he was on a take-off roll from Runway 22 when something just didn't feel right. He elected to abort the takeoff and 'jumped' on the brakes. The airplane then nosed over onto its back.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff roll.

Full Narrative

On March 27, 1998, about 1715 Eastern Standard Time, a Cessna 140, N1998N, was substantially damaged during an aborted take-off roll from Darby Airport (OH93), Milford Center, Ohio. The certificated commercial pilot received minor injuries while the passenger was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan had been filed for the local flight conducted under 14 CFR 91. The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector that he was on a take-off roll from Runway 22 when something just didn't feel right. He aborted the take-off and, in his "haste to stop the airplane, ... 'jumped' on the brakes." He wrote he "must have tapped the brakes too hard, causing the aircraft to nose over and come to rest on its back." He also noted that the brakes were "very effective and touchy." Another FAA Inspector wrote that the airplane suffered damage to the engine, propeller, firewall, both wings, both elevators and the fuselage. At 1653, winds were reported at an airport 17 miles to the southeast, as from 220 degrees magnetic at 14, gusting to 23 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EST
Nearest AirportDarby Field (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length1750 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN1998N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 14 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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