# NTSB investigations: Cessna 140

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA19CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA026.md): Cessna 140 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2018 · N76154 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA013.md): Cessna 140 · Marina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2018 · N89266 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR18LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA246.md): Cessna 140 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N2167V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA18CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA495.md): Cessna 140 · Hayes Center, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2018 · N4102N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA224.md): Cessna 140 · Marsing, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2018 · N89093 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a low pass as a result of a blockage of the carburetor idle chambers which led to a forced landing in a river.
- [NTSB GAA18CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA455.md): Cessna 140 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2018 · N1902V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA18FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA152.md): Cessna 140 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N89864 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA166.md): Cessna 140 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2018 · N2011N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed aborted takeoff on a soft, wet, grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA18CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA128.md): Cessna 140 · Keller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2018 · N2829N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to gain altitude normally in order to avoid a flock of ducks flying overhead during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA047.md): Cessna 140 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N76238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR18LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N72339 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR17LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA193.md): Cessna 140 · Empire, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N140X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport precautionary landing on a dirt road with an uphill gradient.
- [NTSB ERA17LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA268.md): Cessna 140 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N89738 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN16CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA360.md): Cessna 140 · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N2614N · Substantial damage
  > PC The unseen standing water on the runway that abruptly slowed the tailwheel equipped airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA139.md): Cessna 140 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N89965 · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a bulkhead-skin joint that supported the main landing gear leg, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the failure were the non-original structural configuration of the 60-year-old airplane and the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA152.md): Cessna 140 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N89939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a ground loop, and a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB WPR16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA068.md): Cessna 140 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N3625V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear wheel axle due to a fatigue crack.
- [NTSB CEN16FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA054.md): Cessna 140 · Keytesville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2015 · N90123 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his…
- [NTSB GAA16CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA023.md): Cessna 140 · Fort Benton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2015 · N76001 · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar.
- [NTSB WPR15LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA155.md): Cessna 140 · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2015 · N2514N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to restart the engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination…
- [NTSB GAA15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA042.md): Cessna 140 · Mize, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N76452 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA15CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA031.md): Cessna 140 · Easton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2015 · N2026V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR15CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA073.md): Cessna 140 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2015 · N2841N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in the loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA412.md): Cessna 140 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2014 · N436DC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control and subsequent runway excursion while attempting to avoid a collision with a deer on takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA327.md): Cessna 140 · Parma, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N76850 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the failure of the aluminum center safety belt bracket.
- [NTSB WPR14CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA197.md): Cessna 140 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2014 · N2256N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, likely due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA14CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA195.md): Cessna 140 · Colebrook, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2014 · N2143N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA090.md): Cessna 140 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N76463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then released brake pressure, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the taxi speed.
- [NTSB CEN13LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA454.md): Cessna 140 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N2745N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his delay in performing an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA399.md): Cessna 140 · Vernon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N72343 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN13CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA345.md): Cessna 140 · Minot, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N2054V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA277.md): Cessna 140 · Groesbeck, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2013 · N1752V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA266.md): Cessna 140 · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N89983 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and his excessive use of right brake, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ERA13CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA208.md): Cessna 140 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2013 · N76688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to turn off the carburetor heat during a go-around, which resulted in degraded engine performance and the airplane’s subsequent collision with trees at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN13CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA189.md): Cessna 140 · El Reno, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2013 · N90047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR13CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA097.md): Cessna 140 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2013 · N223PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his excessive application of brakes, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR13CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA033.md): Cessna 140 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2012 · N77227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11CA670](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA670.md): Cessna 140 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N76521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA408.md): Cessna 140 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2011 · N2719N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN11LA595](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA595.md): Cessna 140 · Monmouth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N72688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA369.md): Cessna 140 · Wilkeson, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N2199N · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN11LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA448.md): Cessna 140 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N2332V · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the fuel selector indicator handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC11CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA040.md): Cessna 140 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2011 · N89424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC11CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA016.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2011 · N81074 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA097.md): Cessna 140 · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N76831 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive brake inputs by both pilots during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA10CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA469.md): Cessna 140 · Levant, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N3650V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA387.md): Cessna 140 · Franklin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N72609 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point and excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN10LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA281.md): Cessna 140 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N76287 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA174.md): Cessna 140 · Malta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2010 · N2082N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in conditions that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA106.md): Cessna 140 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2010 · N3160N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in low visibility conditions.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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