MEUER MARK SA900 V ST
Winchester, TN — June 6, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 6, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA327 |
| Event ID | 20090608X55712 |
| Location | Winchester, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.17750, -86.06611 |
| Airport | Winchester Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MEUER MARK |
| Model | SA900 V ST |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The malfunction of the right brake during landing rollout.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing on the 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway, the "right brake locked up" and the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to maintain directional control by applying left rudder and brake; however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, bounced, and came to rest on the grass next to the runway. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings, empennage, and fuselage. A skid mark, consistent with the right tire was observed on the runway, which extended to the airplane. The amateur-built airplane had been operated for about 30 hours since its most recent condition inspection, which was performed about 9 months prior to the accident. The pilot further reported that he had recently bled the brakes due to uneven braking.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.