Casualties unknown

2005-11-18: Cessna 120 (N57N) — Tia M. Robertson — Woodstock, GA

Woodstock, GA, US

On November 18, 2005, a Cessna 120 (registration N57N) operated by Tia M. Robertson was involved in an aviation accident near Woodstock, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive braking resulted in a nose over during landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a local flight, the pilot performed a normal descent and landed on runway 36. After applying brakes mid-field, the airplane nosed over, damaging the vertical stabilizer. No mechanical issues were reported or found.

Accident Summary

During a local flight, the pilot established a normal descent to land on runway 36. After touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes approximately at the midpoint of the runway. Shortly after brake application, the airplane nosed over and came to rest on the runway.

Damage and Mechanical Inspection

The vertical stabilizer sustained damage as a result of the accident. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane during the flight. A post-accident examination of the airplane also failed to disclose any mechanical discrepancies.

Sequence of Events

The landing was conducted on runway 36 with a normal descent profile. The pilot applied brakes after the airplane had traveled about half the length of the runway. The nose-over occurred immediately following the brake application. The airplane came to rest on its top or nose on the runway surface.

The source provides no further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, occupant count, injuries, or environmental conditions. No analysis or causal factors are presented beyond the absence of mechanical issues.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051202X01924. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.