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March 11, 2013 · Cessna 140 · N90047
El Reno, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
El Reno, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N90047
Operator
Tailwheel Flight Instruction Plus
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA189
During the takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot, who was being checked out in the airplane, pushed the control yoke forward to lift the tail off the ground. When the tail came up, he lost control, and the airplane ground looped. The check pilot tried to regain directional control, but the airplane went off the runway and flipped over, causing substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported no mechanical preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the private pilot pushed the control yoke forward to lift the tail off the ground. When the tail came up, he lost control and the airplane ground-looped. The flight instructor, who was checking the pilot out in the airplane, tried to regain directional control, but the airplane went off the runway and flipped over causing substantial damage to the airframe. No mechanical issues were reported prior to the loss of control.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 CDT
Nearest AirportELRENO (0nm)
Runway35
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN90047
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTailwheel Flight Instruction Plus
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 58 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 26 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC