CESSNA 140
Vernon, TX, July 2, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 2, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Vernon, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.07111, -99.25361 |
| Airport | Private dirt strip |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA399 |
| Event ID | 20130708X53154 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Registration # | N72343 |
| Operator | AYDELOTT DONALD R |
| Owner | AYDELOTT DONALD R |
| 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 excessive use of wheel brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll from a narrow, dirt, private strip, the pilot stated that the airplane veered to the left. In an attempt to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, he applied excessive right brake, overcorrected, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.