ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 359990
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| Date: | Thursday 11 August 1994 |
| Time: | 20:58 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 120 |
| Owner/operator: | Magnus Aviation |
| Registration: | N1987V |
| MSN: | 14198 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2395 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C-85-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Manitowoc, WI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sheboygan, WI (KSBM) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT REPORTED HE MADE A NORMAL THREE POINT LANDING IN THE TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE. HE STATED DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE APPLIED HARD BRAKES AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE PILOT REPORTED 62 HOURS TOTAL FLIGHT TIME, INCLUDING 18 HOURS IN THE ACCIDENT MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE. HIS WRITTEN STATEMENT INDICATED HE HAD FLOWN ONE HOUR IN THE ACCIDENT MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE WITHIN THE 90 DAYS PRECEDING THE ACCIDENT. HE PASSED HIS PRIVATE PILOT CHECKRIDE SIX WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT IN A TRICYCLE LANDING GEAR AIRPLANE.
Probable Cause: the private pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll. A related factor is his lack of total experience.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI94LA278
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 16:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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