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March 16, 2015 · Cessna 140 G · N2026V
Easton, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Easton, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 140 G (1947)
Tail Number
N2026V
Operator
Hannegan Kenneth P
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA031
While remaining in the traffic pattern and on his third landing; the pilot reported while crossing the intersection of two runways during his roll out, he lost directional control when the airplane "reversed direction rapidly", subsequently resulting in runway excursion and substantial damage to the fuselage and left rear lift strut and minor injury to the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
While remaining in the traffic pattern and on his third landing; the pilot reported while crossing the intersection of two runways during his roll out, he lost directional control when the airplane "reversed direction rapidly", subsequently resulting in runway excursion and substantial damage to the fuselage and left rear lift strut and minor injury to the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportEaston/Newnam Field (0nm SSW)
Runway04
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140 G
Tail NumberN2026V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHannegan Kenneth P
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 74 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 32 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC