CESSNA 120
McKinney, TX, October 17, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 17, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | McKinney, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.17694, -96.58889 |
| Airport | COLLIN COUNTY RGNL AT MC KINNE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA024 |
| Event ID | 20151021X92117 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 120 |
| Registration # | N2099V |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's use of excessive brake input during the recovery from the ground loop, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after the touchdown, right rudder and brake was applied to counter a ground loop. He reported that the ground loop was prevented but the airplane nosed over as a result of the brake input. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, the right wing support strut, and the empennage.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported as a safety recommendation, for "more judicious use of brakes in the future."
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.