Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 195B near Palm Springs, CA — 2010-01-07

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Date
2010-01-07
Location
Palm Springs, CA, USA
Airport
KTRM
Aircraft
CESSNA 195B
Registration
N2171C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.

NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, hard-surfaced runway. He stated that during the landing rollout, 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 the tail assembly. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot does not possess a current Federal Aviation Administration medical certificate.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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