Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 195A near Upland, CA — 2009-09-25

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Date
2009-09-25
Location
Upland, CA, USA
Airport
KCCB
Aircraft
CESSNA 195A
Registration
N195MD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he corrected a slight right drift with rudder control, and as the tail lifted from the runway the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder control and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane swerved right and nosed over. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the event.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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