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October 23, 2019 · Cessna 120 No Series · N77200
Marion, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marion, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 120 No Series (1946)
Tail Number
N77200
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA095
The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, a deer entered the runway in front of the airplane's path. He firmly applied the brakes, and the airplane subsequently nosed over and then came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut and rudder. The student reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during the landing roll a deer entered the runway in front of the airplane's path. He firmly applied the brakes and the airplane subsequently nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportVaiden Field (0nm NE)
Runway16
Runway Length6400 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 120 No Series
Tail NumberN77200
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC