CESSNA 195B
Palm Springs, CA — January 7, 2010
Event Information
| Date | January 7, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA101 |
| Event ID | 20100108X21035 |
| Location | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.62667, -116.15945 |
| Airport | Jacqueline Cochran Regional |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 195B |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot reported he was landing the tail wheel-equipped airplane on a dry, hard-surfaced runway. He stated that during the landing roll out, as he was transitioning his feet from the bottom of the rudder pedals to the top, he applied too much brake pressure and the airplane nosed over. He further stated that he suffers from diabetic neuropathy and did not initially realize how much brake pressure he applied. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail assembly. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot does not possess a current FAA medical certificate.
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.