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August 27, 2011 · Cessna 140 · N2719N
Kent, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kent, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N2719N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA408
The certified flight instructor (CFI) and his student were practicing landings in a tailwheel-configured airplane in preparation for the student's first solo. On the fourth landing the student inadvertently applied brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over, causing substantial damage to the fuselage and tail. The CFI stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The certified flight instructor (CFI) and his student were doing landing practice in an tail wheel configured airplane in preparation for the student's first solo. On the fourth landing the student inadvertently applied brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over, causing substantial damage to the fuselage and tail. The CFI stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:36 PDT
Nearest AirportKENT (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3288 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN2719N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 55 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 26 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC