CESSNA 140
El Reno, OK — March 11, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 11, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA189 |
| Event ID | 20130312X21858 |
| Location | El Reno, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.46806, -98.00250 |
| Airport | El Reno |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the private pilot pushed the control yoke forward to lift the tail off the ground. When the tail came up, he lost control and the airplane ground-looped. The flight instructor, who was checking the pilot out in the airplane, tried to regain directional control, but the airplane went off the runway and flipped over causing substantial damage to the airframe. No mechanical issues were reported prior to the loss of control.
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.