26 Jul 2018: Cessna 140 Undesignat

26 Jul 2018: Cessna 140 Undesignat — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Healdsburg, CA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he had performed two previous touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the third landing roll, the tailwheel settled on the runway and then the airplane nosed over.

He reported that, "I am not certain whether I accidentally stepped on the brakes or the brakes seized."

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the rudder.

A post-accident airplane examination performed by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed that no issues with the brake system was found.

Contributing factors

cause Pilot
cause Incorrect use/operation
cause Incorrect use/operation

Conditions

Weather: VMC, vis 9sm

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