# NTSB ERA11CA097: Cessna 140, N76831, Winnsboro, SC, December 24, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: December 24, 2010, 14:30 local (19:30 UTC) - Place: Winnsboro, SC - Coordinates: 34.309165, -81.105278 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.3092&lon=-81.1053&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 8, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 78062 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA11CA097 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/78062/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=78062 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA097 ## Probable cause The excessive brake inputs by both pilots during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Action: unnecessary action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041045): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 140, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041045/cases.md?model=2071602), [All aircraft, 52 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041045/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: surface speed/braking](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062045): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 140, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062045/cases.md?model=2071602), [All aircraft, 238 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062045/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 140, 49 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=2071602), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md) ## Analysis According to the pilot of the tail-wheel equipped airplane, his pilot-rated passenger performed a normal wheel landing. During the landing roll, the airplane drifted to the right and in response he attempted to correct with left rudder input. The airplane continued to veer and he applied left brake. The application of the left brake made both pilots brace themselves, and they inadvertently depressed both sets of brake pedals at the same time. The brakes locked and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane. ## Factual narrative According to the pilot of the tail-wheel equipped airplane, his pilot rated passenger performed a normal wheel landing. During the landing roll, the airplane drifted to the right but could not be corrected with left rudder input, so left brake was applied. The application of the left brake made both pilots brace themselves, and they inadvertently depressed both sets of brake pedals at the same time. The brakes locked and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 230 degrees at 4 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N76831](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N76831-2013-06-24), registration cancelled 2013-06-24, S/N 11263, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 140 - Registry model: [Cessna 140](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-140) (registry code 2071602) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 11263 - Airframe hours: 2408 - Engines: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES 85 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Horton Paul M - Registered owner: Horton Paul M - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 10, 2010 - Departed: FDW, Winnsboro, SC - Destination: FDW, Winnsboro, SC - Airport: FDW, Fairfield County Airport, runway 22, 5,003 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; injuries: none; airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, without waivers/limitations; last flight review July 20, 2010; seat: right; flight hours: 7,500 total, 68 in this make and model, 92 in the last 90 days, 22 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 48 °F, dew point 12 °F - Altimeter: 30.14 inHg - Observed at: FDW ## 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 20101224053689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101224053689A), Dec 24, 2010: Cessna 140, Winnsoro, SC, Substantial damage. On December 24, 2010 at approximately 2:30 pm in a Cessna 140, N76831 loss control an roled over on it back during a normal landing at (kfdw) fairfeld county… ## Docket (5 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on April 29, 2011, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=78062. 1.3 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 592 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40341577&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Pilot Statement (item 2, .PDF, 30 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40341347&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - Weather Reports: FDW METARs (item 3, .PDF, 29 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40341348&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%3A%20FDW%20METARs-Master.PDF - Photo #1: View of Damaged Airplane (Courtesy of FAA) (item 4, .PDF, 342 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40341570&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%20%231%3A%20View%20of%20Damaged%20Airplane%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF - Photo #2: View of Damaged Vertical Stabilizer (Courtesy of FAA) (item 5, .PDF, 317 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40341572&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%20%232%3A%20View%20of%20Damaged%20Vertical%20Stabilizer%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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