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March 18, 2019 · Cessna 140 A · N5641C

Corvallis, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Corvallis, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 140 A (1950)
Tail Number
N5641C
Operator
Cruisair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA189

According to both pilots in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the newly endorsed tailwheel pilot was on the flight controls during the landing. The pilot at the controls recalled that, when the airplane touched down, it bounced, so she added power, but the airplane bounced again before it settled on the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane veered right, and she overcorrected to the left. She then applied right rudder, but the airplane became "squirrelly." The other pilot, who was the owner of the airplane, grabbed the yoke and applied rudder to regain directional control. The airplane decelerated, the propeller struck the runway, and the airplane nosed over. The other pilot reported that he did not apply the brakes. When asked, the pilot at the controls during the landing could not recall whether she applied the brakes. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer. Both pilots 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 directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a propeller strike and subsequent nose-over.

Full Narrative

According to both pilots in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the newly endorsed tailwheel pilot was on the flight controls during the landing. She recalled that when the airplane touched down, it bounced, so she added power, but the airplane bounced again, before it settled on the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right, and she over-corrected to the left. She then applied right rudder, but the airplane became, "squirrelly." The second pilot, who was the owner of the airplane, grabbed the yoke and applied rudder to regain directional control. The airplane decelerated, the propeller struck the runway, and the airplane nosed over. He asserted that, at no time did he apply the brakes. When asked, the first pilot could not recall whether she applied the brakes. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer. Both pilots reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportCorvallis Muni (0nm NNE)
Runway35
Runway Length5900 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 140 A
Tail NumberN5641C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCruisair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-14F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 55 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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