CESSNA 140
Glenwood Springs, CO — May 7, 2013
Event Information
| Date | May 7, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA266 |
| Event ID | 20130509X00153 |
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.50611, -107.30889 |
| Airport | Glenwood Springs Municipal |
| 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 airplane control during the landing roll and his excessive use of right brake, which resulted in a noseover.
Full Narrative
During the landing rollout, the airplane yawed to the right and the pilot overcorrected to the left. He then applied right brake and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in an inverted position. The vertical stabilizer and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
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.