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December 24, 2010 · Cessna 140 · N76831
Winnsboro, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Winnsboro, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N76831
Operator
Horton Paul M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA097
According to the pilot of the tail-wheel equipped airplane, his pilot-rated passenger performed a normal wheel landing. During the landing roll, the airplane drifted to the right and in response he attempted to correct with left rudder input. The airplane continued to veer and he applied left brake. The application of the left brake made both pilots brace themselves, and they inadvertently depressed both sets of brake pedals at the same time. The brakes locked and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Surface speed/braking-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tail-wheel equipped airplane, his pilot rated passenger performed a normal wheel landing. During the landing roll, the airplane drifted to the right but could not be corrected with left rudder input, so left brake was applied. The application of the left brake made both pilots brace themselves, and they inadvertently depressed both sets of brake pedals at the same time. The brakes locked and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 230 degrees at 4 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportFairfield County Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN76831
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHorton Paul M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 12 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC