Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near Vernon, TX — 2013-07-02

Final reportCEN13CA399
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Date
2013-07-02
Location
Vernon, TX, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N72343
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff roll from a narrow, dirt, private strip, the pilot stated that the airplane veered to the left. In an attempt to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, he applied excessive right brake, overcorrected, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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