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July 26, 2018 · Cessna 140 Undesignat · N1902V
Healdsburg, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Healdsburg, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 140 Undesignat (1947)
Tail Number
N1902V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA455
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he had performed two previous touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the third landing roll, the tailwheel settled on the runway, and then the airplane nosed over. He reported that he was “not certain whether I accidentally stepped on the brakes or the brakes seized." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the rudder. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector’s postaccident examination of the brake system revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Surface speed/braking-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he had performed two previous touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the third landing roll, the tailwheel settled on the runway and then the airplane nosed over. He reported that, "I am not certain whether I accidentally stepped on the brakes or the brakes seized." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the rudder. A post-accident airplane examination performed by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed that no issues with the brake system was found.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportHealdsburg Muni (0nm SSE)
Runway13
Runway Length2652 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140 Undesignat
Tail NumberN1902V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85 · Reciprocating · 104
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC