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February 19, 2008 · Cessna 140 · N2086V

Halls, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Halls, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N2086V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA125

The certified flight instructor (CFI) was preparing the student pilot to solo. The airplane touched down uneventfully, however, toward the end of the landing roll, the CFI instructed the student pilot to make a 180-degree turn, and back-taxi on the runway. As the student pilot began a right turn, the airplane traveled over a hump in the runway, which startled the student pilot. The student pilot applied right rudder in an attempt to move away from the hump, and the CFI perceived him as over-controlling the airplane. The CFI inputted left rudder pedal; however, the student pilot had also depressed the right brake. The airplane continued to turn right, the left main landing gear traveled off the runway, and the left wing contacted a berm causing substantial damage. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilots report any.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that he was preparing the student pilot to solo in a Cessna 140. The airplane touched down uneventfully on runway 36, a 4,700-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, concrete runway. Toward the end of the landing roll, the CFI instructed the student pilot to make a 180-degree turn, and back-taxi on the runway. As the student pilot began a right turn, the airplane traveled over a hump in the runway, which startled the student pilot. The student pilot applied right rudder in an attempt to move away from the hump, and the CFI perceived him as over-controlling the airplane. The CFI inputted left rudder pedal; however, the student pilot had also depressed the right brake. The airplane continued to turn right, and the left main landing gear traveled off the runway, into a berm. The left wing subsequently struck the berm, and sustained damage to the wing spar. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilots report any.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 CST
Nearest AirportArnold Field (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN2086V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 68 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 48 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time23:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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