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April 27, 2007 · Cessna 140 · N72953
Winner, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winner, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N72953
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA122
The airplane was substantially damaged when it nosed over after landing on the 2900-foot-long by 150-foot-wide turf runway. The pilot stated the condition of the turf runway as being mowed and slightly damp. He stated that another aircraft was coming in to the airport, and thought that he should stop before getting to the intersecting runway. When he landed, he said he tapped the brakes on accident and the airplane nosed ove
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of braking during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Full Narrative
The airplane was substantially damaged when it nosed over during a landing roll on a 2,900-foot long by 150-foot wide turf runway. The pilot stated that as he was landing on the turf runway, another airplane announced that it was landing on the intersecting paved runway. The pilot decided he needed to stop his airplane prior to reaching the intersection. The airplane nosed over when he applied the brakes.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN72953
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0