No fatalities

24 Dec 2010: CESSNA 140 — HORTON PAUL M — Winnsboro, SC

Winnsboro, SC, United States

On 24 Dec 2010, a CESSNA 140 operated by HORTON PAUL M was involved in an aviation accident near Winnsboro, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The excessive brake inputs by both pilots during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tail-wheel equipped airplane nosed over during landing roll after left brake application prompted both pilots to inadvertently depress both brake pedals, locking the brakes and causing substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer.

Accident Sequence

The pilot of a tail-wheel equipped airplane reported that a pilot-rated passenger performed a normal wheel landing. During the landing roll, the airplane drifted to the right. The pilot could not correct the drift with left rudder input, so he applied the left brake. This application caused both pilots to brace themselves, and they inadvertently depressed both sets of brake pedals simultaneously. The brakes locked, and the airplane nosed over.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Weather Conditions

The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 230 degrees at 4 knots.

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation