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February 9, 2008 · Cessna 140 · N72957
Logan, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Logan, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N72957
Operator
Roy D Hugie
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA075
The certified flight instructor and a private pilot, who was obtaining initial instruction in conventional landing gear equipped airplanes, were practicing takeoffs and landings. On the last landing, as the airplane slowed and neared a turn off, the private pilot applied the brakes excessively, and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. No mechanical anomalies were noted with the controls or brake systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
The dual-student's excessive brake application, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
Full Narrative
The certified flight instructor and a private pilot, who was obtaining initial instruction in conventional landing gear equipped airplanes, were practicing takeoffs and landings. On the last landing as the airplane slowed and neared a turn off, the private pilot applied excessive brake application and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. No mechanical anomalies were noted with the control or brake systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MST
Nearest AirportLogan-Cache Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length9095 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN72957
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoy D Hugie
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC