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February 2, 2024 · Cessna 140 · N1887V
Hayward, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hayward, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 140 (1947)
Tail Number
N1887V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA106
The pilot and passenger were returning from a local flight. During landing rollout, the tail rose off the runway, and the airplane nosed over. It came to rest upside down on the runway centerline with no injuries to the occupants. The airframe sustained damage to the fuselage, both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder. The pilot stated there were no issues with the airplane and thought that applying less rudder and brake pressure might have prevented the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
Full Narrative
The pilot and passenger were returning from a local flight. During landing rollout, the tail rose off the runway, and the airplane nosed over. It came to rest upside down on the runway centerline with no injuries to the occupants. The airframe sustained damage to the fuselage, both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder. The pilot stated there were no issues with the airplane and thought that applying less rudder and brake pressure might have prevented the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportSawyer County (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN1887V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-200-A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F / 25 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC