Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he corrected a slight right drift with rudder control, and as the tail lifted from the runway the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder control and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane swerved right and nosed over. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the event.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR09CA465 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 25, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Upland, California
- Nearest airport
- Cable Airport (KCCB)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 195A
- N-number
- N195MD
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.