No fatalities

1 Sep 2011: CESSNA 140 — NOSLEN ENTERPRISES — Conroe, TX

Conroe, TX, United States

On 1 Sep 2011, a CESSNA 140 operated by NOSLEN ENTERPRISES was involved in an aviation accident near Conroe, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing rollout, the pilot applied brakes, causing the airplane to nose over and come to rest inverted on the runway. Substantial damage occurred to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and left wing struts.

Accident Details

During the landing rollout, the pilot applied the brakes. The airplane subsequently nosed over, coming to rest in an inverted position on the runway.

Damage

The fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and left wing struts sustained substantial damage.

Aircraft Configuration

According to a photograph provided to the investigator-in-charge, the airplane was not equipped with the manufacturer's optional landing gear extensions, which are designed to extend the main wheels forward.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Pilot