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January 7, 2010 · Cessna 195B · N2171C
Palm Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 7, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 195B
Tail Number
N2171C
Operator
Danny R Brignac
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA101
The commercial pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, hard-surfaced runway. He stated that during the landing rollout, as he was transitioning his feet from the bottom of the rudder pedals to the top, he applied too much brake pressure and the airplane nosed over. He further stated that he suffers from diabetic neuropathy and did not initially realize how much brake pressure he applied. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the tail assembly. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot does not possess a current Federal Aviation Administration medical certificate.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Landing gear brakes system-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot reported he was landing the tail wheel-equipped airplane on a dry, hard-surfaced runway. He stated that during the landing roll out, as he was transitioning his feet from the bottom of the rudder pedals to the top, he applied too much brake pressure and the airplane nosed over. He further stated that he suffers from diabetic neuropathy and did not initially realize how much brake pressure he applied. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail assembly. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot does not possess a current FAA medical certificate.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest AirportJacqueline Cochran Regional (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195B
Tail NumberN2171C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDanny R Brignac
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755B SERIES · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO