Cessna 140
Healdsburg, CA — July 26, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA455 |
| Event ID | 20180726X82617 |
| Location | Healdsburg, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.65278, -122.89861 |
| Airport | Healdsburg Muni |
| 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 improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he had performed two previous touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the third landing roll, the tailwheel settled on the runway and then the airplane nosed over.
He reported that, "I am not certain whether I accidentally stepped on the brakes or the brakes seized."
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the rudder.
A post-accident airplane examination performed by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed that no issues with the brake system was found.
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.