HAWKER MK-20 Sea Fury
Breakenridge, TX, October 20, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 20, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Breakenridge, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.05409, -97.56371 |
| Airport | Stephens County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA059 |
| Event ID | 20101108X91241 |
Aircraft
| Make | HAWKER |
| Model | MK-20 Sea Fury |
| Registration # | C-FGAT |
| Operator | Cinima Sixteen Inc |
| Owner | Cinima Sixteen 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 improperly adjusted brakes and the pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with a known brake deficiency.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated prior to the accident flight the airplane had demonstrated poor (soft) braking qualities following its last annual inspection which required the pilot to pump the brakes. He also stated during departure for the cross country flight he did not lock the tail wheel. During landing at his destination, the airplane became uncontrollable and ground looped to the left, resulting in the right landing gear collapsing and substantially damaging the right wing. Subsequent inspection of the airplane revealed the wheel brakes were improperly adjusted.
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.