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July 5, 2008 · Cessna C-195 · N4380N

Johnstown, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Johnstown, NY
Aircraft
Cessna C-195
Tail Number
N4380N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA240

After a normal touch down, the pilot of the Cessna 195 utilized the rudder and aileron controls to align the airplane with the runway. The airplane began to drift to the right, and the pilot began to apply some brake pressure to maintain directional control. The tail of the airplane began to rise off the runway surface, the spinner and propeller contacted the runway, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, rudder, elevator, and firewall. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical anomalies during the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C

Full Narrative

The pilot of the Cessna 195 stated that after a normal landing, he utilized the rudder and aileron controls to align the airplane with the runway. The airplane began to drift to the right, and the pilot began to apply some brake pressure to maintain directional control. The tail of the airplane began to rise off the runway surface, the spinner and propeller contacted the runway, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, rudder, elevator, and firewall. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical anomalies during the accident; however, he noted that the brakes on accident airplane were normally "touchy." Winds reported at an airport located about 27 miles southeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, were variable at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFulton County Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna C-195
Tail NumberN4380N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755 B2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data