Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near El Reno, OK — 2013-03-11

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Date
2013-03-11
Location
El Reno, OK, USA
Airport
RQO
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N90047
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot, who was being checked out in the airplane, 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 check pilot tried to regain directional control, but the airplane went off the runway and flipped over, causing substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported no mechanical preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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