BELLANCA 8KCAB

Waring, TX, July 18, 2009

Event Information

DateJuly 18, 2009
Event TypeACC
LocationWaring, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates29.95417, -98.78778
AirportRust Field
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberCEN09CA450
Event ID20090721X93928

Aircraft

MakeBELLANCA
Model8KCAB
Registration #N2991D
OperatorSEAMAN MARK
OwnerSEAMAN MARK
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll-out. Contributing to the accident was the worn left main landing gear brake.

Full Narrative

While landing his single-engine airplane on a 2,331-foot-long and 28-foot-wide asphalt runway, the pilot applied the brakes to avoid going down the sloped portion of the runway. After he applied the brakes, the aircraft swerved right and hit a "t" post fence and flipped inverted. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right-hand lift strut was broken and the left brake was worn. When the left brake was tested, it failed to provide adequate braking action. The right brake functioned normally. The airplane's last annual inspection was conducted on July 11, 2008.

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.

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