Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near Haines, AK — 2009-05-05

Final reportANC09CA037
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Date
2009-05-05
Location
Haines, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N1685V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The solo commercial pilot reported that he was practicing remote beach takeoffs and landings in his personal airplane. On the accident takeoff, he said that the airplane bounced when it encountered a rocky area and when it touched down again in soft sand, it nosed over. The airplane received substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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