Accident Cessna 140 N3627V,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133229
 
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Date:Wednesday 22 June 1994
Time:21:00 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C140 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 140
Owner/operator:Daniel L. Moore
Registration: N3627V
MSN: 14898
Engine model:CONTINENTAL C-90
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Mount Vernon, OH -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported he attempted to lower the nose of the airplane during the takeoff. He stated that he lowered the nose, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate handling which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the takeoff roll.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: NYC94LA124
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 5 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB NYC94LA124

Location

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
21-Dec-2016 19:25 ASN Update Bot Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency]
10-Apr-2024 06:30 ASN Update Bot Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report]

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