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July 10, 2010 · Cessna 140 · N72609
Franklin, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Franklin, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N72609
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA387
According to the pilot, as he was landing, "the airplane would not touchdown as quickly as normal" and he missed his intended landing point. The pilot determined that there was still sufficient runway to continue the landing. The airplane touched down approximately halfway down the runway. The pilot applied the brakes in order to not overrun the runway and the airplane nosed over. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the vertical stabilizer and rudder were bent. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while attempting to land on runway 18 (1,650 feet long by 75 feet wide) at a private grass airstrip, the airplane "was not settling in as quickly as normal" and the pilot missed his intended touchdown point. The pilot determined there was still sufficient runway to continue the landing. The airplane touched down approximately halfway down the runway. The pilot applied the brakes in order to not overrun the runway, and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed the vertical stabilizer and rudder were bent. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWoods Field Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1650 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN72609
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Weather SourcePILO