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August 26, 1992 · Cessna 140 · N72172
Reedley, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reedley, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N72172
Operator
John E Snodgrass
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA364
THE PILOT SAID THAT AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON RUNWAY 32 HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. AFTER DEPARTING THE PAVEMENT, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK DUE TO EXCESSIVE USE OF THE BRAKES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND HIS EXCESSIVE USE OF THE BRAKES.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON RUNWAY 32 HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. AFTER DEPARTING THE PAVEMENT, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK DUE TO EXCESSIVE USE OF THE BRAKES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 PDT
Nearest AirportReedleey Municipal (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN72172
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn E Snodgrass
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 77 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO