CESSNA 195A
Hannibal, MO — February 24, 2011
Event Information
| Date | February 24, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA203 |
| Event ID | 20110225X14249 |
| Location | Hannibal, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.72528, -91.44389 |
| Airport | Hannibal Regional |
| 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 inability to maintain control during landing due to seized main landing gear wheels, which caused the airplane to nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he departed from a grass airstrip in "wet conditions." He noted that the short 15 minute flight was uneventful. However, upon landing, both main wheels on the tail-wheel equipped airplane would not turn. Full aft elevator control was not sufficient to maintain control and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical and horizontal stabilizers. The pilot reported that the brakes were "firm" when checked on final approach. He added that immediately after the accident the main wheels could not be rotated. Although, approximately 45 minutes later, they were free to rotate. The pilot noted that the temperature was about 35 degrees Fahrenheit. He recalled thinking that water which accumulated on the brakes during takeoff may have frozen during the flight.
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.