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June 27, 2022 · Cessna 140 · N2809N
Prescott, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 140 (1947)
Tail Number
N2809N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA234
The flight instructor of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after the touch-and-go landing with a pilot receiving instruction at the flight controls, the flaps were retracted, and full power was applied. The pilot receiving instruction pushed the yoke forward to lift the tail, and the airplane veered to the left. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane, “cut the power” and corrected with right rudder input. The airplane veered to the right and while he continued to apply corrective actions, the airplane collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after the touch-and-go landing with a pilot receiving instruction at the flight controls, the flaps were retracted, and full power was applied. The pilot receiving instruction pushed the yoke forward to lift the tail, and the airplane veered to the left. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane, “cut the power” and corrected with right rudder input. The airplane veered to the right and while he continued to apply corrective actions, the airplane collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:06 MST
Nearest AirportPrescott Rgnl - Ernest A Love (0nm E)
Runway21R
Runway Length4139 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN2809N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 82 · Basc · None
Crew 2Age 71 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52 F
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Observation Time07:53
Weather SourceWFAC