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July 2, 2013 · Cessna 140 · N72343
Vernon, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Vernon, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N72343
Operator
Aydelott Donald R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA399
During the takeoff roll from a narrow, dirt, private strip, the pilot stated that the airplane veered to the left. In an attempt to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, he applied excessive right brake, overcorrected, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll from a narrow, dirt, private strip, the pilot stated that the airplane veered to the left. In an attempt to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, he applied excessive right brake, overcorrected, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:25 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Dirt Strip (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN72343
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAydelott Donald R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC