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September 12, 2011 · Cessna 120 · N89954
Camden, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Camden, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 120
Tail Number
N89954
Operator
Fly-A-Way
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA644
While taxiing the tailwheel-equipped airplane after landing, the flight instructor was demonstrating to the student some taxi techniques. During the demonstration, the flight instructor inadvertently applied the brakes, causing the airplane to nose over. Postaccident examination of the airplane indicated that the vertical stabilizer and rudder were crushed. The flight instructor reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Instructor/check pilot - C
Full Narrative
While taxiing the tail-wheel equipped airplane after landing, the flight instructor was demonstrating to the student some taxi techniques. During the demonstration, the flight instructor inadvertently applied the brakes, and the airplane nosed over. Postaccident examination of the airplane showed the vertical stabilizer and rudder were crushed. The flight instructor reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHarrell Field Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 120
Tail NumberN89954
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFly-A-Way
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 25 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO