CESSNA 195A
Upland, CA — September 25, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 25, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA465 |
| Event ID | 20090925X31246 |
| Location | Upland, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.11139, -117.68723 |
| Airport | Cable Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 195A |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he corrected a slight right drift with rudder control, and as the tail lifted from the runway the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder control and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane swerved right and nosed over.
The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the event.
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.