On January 30, 1982, a Cessna 140 (registration N3041N) operated by Roy W. Cooper was involved in an aviation accident near Bald Knob, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a touch-and-go landing, the engine lost power at 100-150 ft AGL. The instructor performed a downwind landing in a field, but the aircraft nosed over in soft, wet terrain.
Preflight and Flight
During the preflight inspection, approximately two hours of fuel was observed in the aircraft. About 24 minutes after takeoff, while conducting a touch-and-go landing, the engine lost power. The loss of power occurred at an altitude between 100 and 150 feet above ground level.
Emergency Landing
The instructor took control of the aircraft and executed a landing downwind in the only available field. During the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over after encountering soft, wet terrain.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage from the nose-over. No other details were provided.