CESSNA 140
Haines, AK — May 5, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC09CA037 |
| Event ID | 20090506X74449 |
| Location | Haines, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.24361, -135.52361 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.
Full Narrative
The solo commercial pilot reported that he was practicing remote beach takeoffs and landings in his personal airplane under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. On the accident takeoff, he said the airplane bounced when it encountered a rocky area, and when it touched down again in soft sand, it nosed over. The airplane received substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
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.