# NTSB CHI92LA200: Cessna 140A, N9664A, Grain Valley, MO, July 4, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 4, 1992, 10:30 local (15:30 UTC)
- Place: Grain Valley, MO
- Coordinates: 38.999961, -94.200782 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.0000&lon=-94.2008&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 31, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15489
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI92LA200
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15489/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA200

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF WHEEL BRAKES AFTER TOUCHDOWN.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing
  - weather condition - crosswind
  - recovery from bounced landing - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - brakes(normal) - excessive, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED DURING LANDING AND HE HELD FORWARD CONTROL PRESSURE AT THE SECOND TOUCHDOWN. HE THEN APPLIED 'TOO MUCH BRAKE,' AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9664A](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9664A-2009-06-25), registration cancelled 2009-06-25, S/N 15385, built 1950 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 140A
- Registry model: [Cessna 140A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-140a) (registry code 2071604) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C90 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series) (registry code 17009, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15385
- Airframe hours: 10083
- Engines: CONTINENTAL C-90-16 95 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: K And R, Inc.
- Registered owner: K And R, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, January 3, 1992, 58 hours before
- Departed: K34, GARDNER, KS
- Airport: 3GV, East Kansas City, runway 27, 3,800 × 44 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 64; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 667 total, 97 in this make and model, 613 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 170° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 7,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 63 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MKC, 21 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19920704023749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920704023749A), Jul 4, 1992: Cessna 140A, Grain Valley, MO, Substantial damage. Bounced landing then tried to modify it by changing to wheel landing. Hit brakes and nosed over.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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