# NTSB FTW84LA079: Cessna 140, N76119, Los Lunas, NM, November 28, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 28, 1983, 14:17 local (21:17 UTC)
- Place: Los Lunas, NM
- Coordinates: 34.809986, -106.729354 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.8100&lon=-106.7294&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21220
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW84LA079
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21220/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA079

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - rudder - improper use of, flight instructor(on ground) (cause)
  - control interference - inadvertent, flight instructor(on ground) (cause)
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - ditch

## Analysis

THIS WAS TO BE THE STUDENT'S FIRST FLT & THE CFI HAD HIM FOLLOW THROUGH ON THE CONTROLS. AS THE TAIL CAME OFF THE RWY THE STUDENT BEGAN OVERPOWERING THE CFI AT THE CONTROLS. THE CFI WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL & THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N76119](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N76119-2013-05-08), registration cancelled 2013-05-08, S/N 10516, 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: 10516
- Airframe hours: 2212
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Earl Brown
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 25, 1983
- Airport: E98, Mid Valley Air Park, runway 17, 4,360 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; airline transport, flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 6,587 total, 22 in this make and model, 5,295 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 80 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 39 °F, dew point 14 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19831128059129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831128059129A), Nov 28, 1983: Cessna 140, Los Lunas, NM, Substantial damage. Student and instructor lost directional control of the aircraft on takeoff roll. Ran off into irrigation ditch.

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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