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March 31, 2001 · Cessna 170B · N4315B

Lincoln, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N4315B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA132

As the airplane slowed on landing roll, the tail suddenly began to rise and the propeller struck the ground and the airplane nosed over. The flight instructor stated that he was sitting in the left seat and the dual student was sitting in the right seat. The accident occurred on a stop-and-go, which was being performed by the dual student. The approach and touchdown were normal. After touchdown, the flight instructor verified that the throttle was at idle and that the yoke was fully aft.

NTSB Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over.

Full Narrative

On March 31, 2001, at 0946 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 170B, N4315B, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing roll at Lincoln Airport, Lincoln, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the instructional flight, which originated from Lincoln Airport approximately 0815. The flight was operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 by a certified flight instructor who, along with his dual student, was not injured. The flight instructor stated that he was sitting in the left seat and the dual student was sitting in the right seat. The accident occurred on a stop-and-go which was being performed by the dual student. The approach and touchdown were normal. After touchdown, the flight instructor verified that the throttle was at idle and that the yoke was fully aft. The dual student gradually braked. As the airplane slowed, the tail suddenly began to rise and the propeller struck the ground and the airplane nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:46 PST
Nearest AirportLincoln Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN4315B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data