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October 10, 2018 · Cessna 140 Undesignat · N89266
Marina, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 10, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marina, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 140 Undesignat (1946)
Tail Number
N89266
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA013
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after landing, as he pressed the right rudder to turn off the runway, his foot slipped, he inadvertently applied the brake, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut, left wing, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after landing, as he pressed the right rudder to turn off the runway, his foot slipped and he inadvertently applied the brake, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut, left wing, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportMarina Muni (0nm WSW)
Runway29
Runway Length3483 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140 Undesignat
Tail NumberN89266
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 54
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC