Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near Macon, GA — 2017-11-08

Final reportGAA18CA047
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Date
2017-11-08
Location
Macon, GA, USA
Airport
MAC
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N76238
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a wheel-landing touch-and-go in crosswind conditions, as power was applied for takeoff, the airplane "hopped to the right and then to the left." He added that he applied "normal downward pressure to lift the tail and maintain a level attitude," but as he did so, the airplane continued to pitch forward and nosed over on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and windscreen. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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