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November 8, 2017 · Cessna 140 G · N76238
Macon, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 8, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Macon, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 140 G (1946)
Tail Number
N76238
Operator
Clear Blue Sky Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA047
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a wheel-landing touch-and-go in crosswind conditions, as power was applied for takeoff, the airplane "hopped to the right and then to the left." He added that he applied "normal downward pressure to lift the tail and maintain a level attitude," but as he did so, the airplane continued to pitch forward and nosed over on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and windscreen. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a wheel landing touch-and-go in crosswind conditions, as power was applied for takeoff, the airplane "hopped to the right and then to the left." He added that he applied "normal downward pressure to lift the tail and maintain a level attitude," but as he did so, the airplane continued to pitch forward and nosed over on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to vertical stabilizer and windscreen. 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 Time14:40 EST
Nearest AirportMacon Downtown (9nm SSW)
Runway10
Runway Length4694 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140 G
Tail NumberN76238
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClear Blue Sky Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC