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December 24, 2008 · Cessna 140 · N89418
Highmore, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Highmore, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N89418
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA112
The pilot reported that during approach to his private landing strip, the airplane ballooned. He stated that when the airplane came back down it was angled about 20 degrees from the runway centerline. He said that at this point there was less than 100 feet to the edge of the runway and the right wheel contacted snow about 10 to 12 inches deep. He stated that the deep snow "pulled [him] in" and that the airplane then nosed over. The damage to the airplane consisted of a bent rudder and a bent vertical stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during approach to his private landing strip, the airplane ballooned. He stated than when the airplane came back down it was angled about 20 degrees from thr runway centerline. He said that at this point there was less than 100 feet to the edge of the runway and the right wheel contacted snow about 10 to 12 inches deep. He stated that the deep snow "pulled [him] in" and the airplane nosed over. The damage to the airplane consisted of a bent rudder and a bent vertical stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CST
Nearest AirportQuirk Field (Private) (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN89418
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C90 SERIES · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point9 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC