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September 30, 1996 · Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra 1125 Westw · N419MK

Aspen, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Aspen, CO
Aircraft
Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra 1125 Westw
Tail Number
N419MK
Operator
Emery Air Charter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA405

The pilot said the landing was normal. The brake antiskid system was engaged. Braking action decelerated the airplane to 90 kias, then the airplane began drifting left of the runway centerline. Differential braking, full right rudder, and nose wheel steering failed to correct the ground track. The airplane collided with two taxiway signs, the nose landing gear was sheared off, and its strut penetrated the pressure vessel. Temporary repairs were made to the airplane in order to ferry it to a facility where permanent repairs could be made. When electrical power was applied, the right brake antiskid light illuminated. The brake antiskid system was then engaged. During a high speed taxi test, the brake antiskid light remained illuminated. When brakes were applied, the right brake was found to be inoperative. When the antiskid system was disengaged, the brakes operated normally. Post-test examination disclosed the right inboard antiskid generator canon plug was corroded, causing the antiskid to falsely sense a locked brake and automatically releasing it.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the right brake antiskid, due to corrosion of a canon plug; and failure of the flight crew to revert to the normal brake system.

Full Narrative

On September 30, 1996, approximately 1240 mountain daylight time, an Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra, N419MK, was substantially damaged when it collided with two taxiway signs and a runway light during its landing roll at Aspen Colorado. The pilot, copilot, and one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an IFR flight plan had been filed for the personal flight conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Chicago, Illinois, on September 30, 1996, approximately 1130 central daylight time. According to the pilot, the landing was normal. The brake antiskid system was engaged. Normal braking action decelerated the airplane to 90 kias (knots indicated airspeed), then the airplane began drifting left of the runway centerline. Differential braking, full right rudder, and the use of nose wheel steering failed to correct the track. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, and the left main landing gear struck a taxiway sign. The aircraft then struck a second taxiway sign, the nose landing gear was sheared off, and its strut penetrated the pressure vessel. The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was recovered from the airplane and sent to the National Transportation Safety Board's CVR laboratory in Washington, DC, for examination and readout. The CVR specialist reported that although the tape recording was of good quality, no definitive information was obtained. Temporary repairs were made to the airplane so that it could be ferried to Denver, Colorado, where permanent repairs would be made. When electrical power was applied in preparation for the ferry flight, the right brake antiskid light illuminated. The brake antiskid system was then engaged. During a high speed taxi test, it was noted the antiskid light remained illuminated. The pilot applied brakes and confirmed that the right brake was inoperative. The pilot deactivated the brake antiskid system, applied brakes, and found the brakes operated properly. Post test examination disclosed the right inboard antiskid generator canon plug was corroded. It was the opinion of Westwind Astra engineers and the airplane operator that this corrosion caused the brake antiskid system to falsely sense a locked right brake and automatically released it. They surmised that when brakes were applied during the landing roll, only the left brake engaged, causing the airplane to drift off the left side of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 MDT
Nearest AirportAspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Fld (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length7004 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftIsrael Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra 1125 Westw
Tail NumberN419MK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmery Air Charter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGarrett · TFE 731-3A · Turbofan · 3700
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 57 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:40
Weather SourceWFAC

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