Cessna C-182
Porter, TX, April 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Porter, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.15195, -95.31973 |
| Airport | WILLIAMS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA096 |
| Event ID | 20080617X00871 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | C-182 |
| Registration # | N42892 |
| Owner | Partners C-West, Inc. |
| 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 pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake.
Full Narrative
The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a landing attempt on a 3,594 feet long by 46 feet wide asphalt runway. The pilot stated as he was rolling out, he applied [both] brakes and that the right brake "grabbed" and the left brake did not. The airplane veered to the right and off the runway into a muddy area. The airplane's nose subsequently dug in and the airplane nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, reported that the left brake was "spongy."
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.