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NTSB investigation record

LAX92LA364

Completed

Cessna 140· N72172

NTSB Report
Date
August 26, 1992
Location
Reedley, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 14, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll and his excessive use of the brakes.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot said that after touchdown on runway 32 he lost directional control of the aircraft and it veered off the left side of the runway. After departing the pavement, the aircraft nosed over on its back due to excessive use of the brakes.

Source record

Factual narrative

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