No fatalities

17 Oct 2015: CESSNA 120 NO SERIES — McKinney, TX

McKinney, TX, United States

On 17 Oct 2015, a CESSNA 120 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near McKinney, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane nosed over as a result of the brake input. 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 pilot reported that after touchdown, applying right rudder and brake to counter a ground loop prevented the loop but resulted in the airplane nosing over, causing substantial damage.

Incident Details

The pilot reported that after landing, the airplane began to veer. To counteract a potential ground loop, the pilot applied right rudder and brake. The maneuver successfully prevented the ground loop; however, the brake input caused the airplane to nose over. The pilot stated there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Damage

A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, the right wing support strut, and the empennage.

Pilot's Recommendation

As a safety recommendation, the pilot suggested more judicious use of brakes in the future.

Probable cause

The airplane nosed over as a result of the brake input.

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation