Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 120 near McKinney, TX — 2015-10-17

Final reportGAA16CA024
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Date
2015-10-17
Location
McKinney, TX, USA
Airport
TKI
Aircraft
CESSNA 120
Registration
N2099V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's use of excessive brake input during the recovery from the ground loop, which resulted in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after the touchdown, right rudder and brake was applied to counter a ground loop. He reported that the ground loop was prevented but the airplane nosed over as a result of the brake input. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, the right wing support strut, and the empennage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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