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January 17, 2017 · Cessna 140 A · N5623C
Markleeville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Markleeville, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 140 A (1950)
Tail Number
N5623C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA118
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, during a low pass to evaluate the snow-covered runway, the airplane descended to 4 ft above ground level. The airplane encountered a crosswind from the left, and the pilot accomplished a "slip to remain over the runway." However, the airplane descended, and the left main landing gear struck a snow berm and the airplane struck the runway and nosed over. Substantial damage was sustained to both wings, the rudder, and the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot asserted that he should have practiced what he teaches his students and stayed 300 ft above airports when performing a fly-over. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a low pass and the subsequent impact with a snow berm, which resulted in a nosed-over.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, during a low pass to evaluate the snow-covered runway, the airplane descended to 4 ft above ground level. The airplane encountered a crosswind from the left, and the pilot accomplished a "slip to remain over the runway". However, the airplane descended and the left main landing gear struck a snow berm and the airplane struck the runway and nosed over. Substantial damage was sustained to both wings, the rudder, and the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot asserted that he should have practiced what he teaches his students, and stayed 300 ft. above airports when performing a fly over. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PST
Nearest AirportAlpine County (2nm SE)
Runway35
Runway Length5857 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140 A
Tail NumberN5623C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC