CESSNA 140
Macon, GA — November 8, 2017
Event Information
| Date | November 8, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA047 |
| Event ID | 20171116X64316 |
| Location | Macon, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.82167, -83.56194 |
| Airport | MACON DOWNTOWN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a wheel landing touch-and-go in crosswind conditions, as power was applied for takeoff, the airplane "hopped to the right and then to the left." He added that he applied "normal downward pressure to lift the tail and maintain a level attitude," but as he did so, the airplane continued to pitch forward and nosed over on the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to vertical stabilizer and windscreen.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.