CESSNA 195A

Upland, CA — September 25, 2009

Event Information

DateSeptember 25, 2009
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR09CA465
Event ID20090925X31246
LocationUpland, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates34.11139, -117.68723
AirportCable Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model195A
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

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.

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