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June 14, 1989 · Cessna 180 · N3420Y
Pittsburgh, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N3420Y
Operator
Nellie Caldwell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA149
THE PILOT HAD JUST COMPLETED A ILS APPROACH AND LANDED AT ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT. HE TRIED TO TURN OFF THE RUNWAY AT THE FIRST TAXIWAY AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT APPLIED EXCESSIVE BRAKING WITH THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT STILL IN THE AIR AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER ON ITS BACK.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT DUE TO EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKES BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD JUST COMPLETED A ILS APPROACH AND LANDED AT ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT. HE TRIED TO TURN OFF THE RUNWAY AT THE FIRST TAXIWAY AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT APPLIED EXCESSIVE BRAKING WITH THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT STILL IN THE AIR AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER ON ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 EDT
Nearest AirportAllegheny Co. (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN3420Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNellie Caldwell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO