On April 4, 1984, a Cessna 140 (registration N3BQ) operated by James A. Gasowski was involved in an aviation accident near Jeanette, PA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a training flight, a student pilot experienced a loss of directional control during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to nose over and come to rest in the center of the runway.
Incident Overview
A training flight involving a student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) ended with the aircraft nosed over on the runway. The incident occurred while the student, who was in the process of purchasing the aircraft, was receiving dual instruction before flying solo.
Sequence of Events
According to the CFI, the student had performed several landings prior to the incident. On the approach, the student flared for a three-point landing. During the landing roll, the aircraft began drifting left. The student corrected by steering to the right. The CFI reported that the aircraft then crossed to the right of the centerline, prompting the student to correct again and apply the brakes. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over and came to rest in the center of the runway.