GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B
Basile, LA — August 27, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA510 |
| Event ID | 20100831X13025 |
| Location | Basile, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.48333, -92.54667 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER |
| Model | G-164B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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 loss of directional control during landing due to failure of the right brake for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The operator was conducting an aerial spraying operation from a private airstrip, and had completed three loads, earlier in the morning. After applying the fourth load, the pilot returned to the airstrip for another load. During the landing the pilot applied both brakes; however, there was no response from the right-side brake. The pilot reported that he pumped the brake several times, but still no response. The pilot then applied full left brake and the airplane spun 180-degrees, collapsing the right (main) landing gear with the propeller striking the ground. The airplane impacted a ditch and electrical pole, before coming to rest. The reason for the loss of brake pressure was not determined
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.