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August 15, 1999 · Cessna 140 · N89775

Zanesville, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Zanesville, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N89775
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC99LA201

The pilot was landing on an asphalt runway that was 26 feet wide. As the airplane touched down, about 65 miles per hour, it bounced twice, veered off to the right side of the runway, and nosed over. The pilot stated that the airplane's rudder responded normally while landing. The pilot additionally stated that, 'After the second bounce, I think I might have touched the left brake and the plane rolled over.'

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On August 15, 1999, about 1520 Eastern Daylight Time, a Cessna 140, N89775, was substantially damaged while landing at the Parr Airport, Zanesville, Ohio. The certificated private pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated to the Ohio State Police (OSP) that the airplane's rudder responded normally while landing on Runway 10, a 2,600-foot long by 26 foot wide asphalt runway. As the airplane touched down, about 65 miles per hour, it bounced twice, veered off to the right side of the runway, and nosed over. The pilot additionally stated to the OSP that, "After the second bounce, I think I might have touched the left brake and the plane rolled over." The winds reported by an airport located 4 miles to the southeast, at 1450 were, 360 degrees at 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 EDT
Nearest AirportParr Airport (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width26 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN89775
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data