Cessna 140
Mount Holly, NJ — August 4, 2018
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA472 |
| Event ID | 20180804X12319 |
| Location | Mount Holly, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.94278, -74.84583 |
| Airport | South Jersey Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane ballooning upon landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and excessive brake application.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing the airplane ballooned, then touched down on the left side of the runway centerline and exited the left side of the runway. The pilot braked hard in the grass safety area to avoid colliding with an airplane on a nearby taxiway. The airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the rudder.
The pilot reported that the accident was a result of pilot error and nothing else.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.