Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA11CA170

Williamson, GA, USA

Aircraft #1

N3464V

CESSNA 195

Analysis

The airplane touched down on the grass runway and bounced. The pilot inadvertently applied brakes and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and tail section. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Factual Information

The airplane touched down on the grass runway and bounced. The pilot inadvertently applied brakes and the airplane nosed over inverted. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and tail section. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during a bounced landing resulting in a nose over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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