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August 26, 2015 · Cessna 195 A · N1516D
Lancaster, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 195 A (1951)
Tail Number
N1516D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA329
According to the pilot, he had just completed a circuit in the airport traffic pattern. During the flare, the airplane began to "settle" when the wind speed decreased. He then applied engine power in order to arrest the descent. The airplane veered left and landed with the nose of the airplane pointing to the left side of the runway. During the landing roll, the pilot was concerned with exiting the paved portion of the runway and applied brake pressure. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted on the paved portion of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he had just completed a circuit in the airport traffic pattern. During the flare, the airplane began to "settle" when the wind speed decreased. He then applied engine power in order to arrest the descent. The airplane veered left and landed with the nose of the airplane pointing to the left side of the runway. During the landing roll, the pilot was concerned with exiting the paved portion of the runway and applied brake pressure. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted on the paved portion of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBuffalo-Lancaster Rgnl (0nm S)
Runway26
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195 A
Tail NumberN1516D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755B2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC