ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286443
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| Date: | Sunday 1 November 2009 |
| Time: | 10:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 120 |
| Owner/operator: | Aviation Facilities Inc |
| Registration: | N2729N |
| MSN: | 12987 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3078 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C85 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mineral Canyon, Utah -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Page Airport, AZ (PGA/KPGA) |
| Mineral Canyon, UT (UT75) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during the departure roll the airplane was not performing as he had expected. He opted to abort the takeoff by aggressively applying brakes. The airplane nosed over, damaging the wings and tail section. The pilot stated that accident could have been prevented if he had "better control of braking." He further added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.
Probable Cause: The pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR10CA043
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 10:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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