| Crash location | 38.652778°N, 122.898611°W |
| Nearest city | Healdsburg, CA
38.610466°N, 122.869161°W 3.3 miles away |
| Tail number | N1902V |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 140 |
| Additional details: | None |
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he had performed two previous touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the third landing roll, the tailwheel settled on the runway and then the airplane nosed over.
He reported that, "I am not certain whether I accidentally stepped on the brakes or the brakes seized."
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the rudder.
A post-accident airplane examination performed by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed that no issues with the brake system was found.
The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.