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October 6, 1996 · North American F-86 · N186SE

Salinas, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salinas, CA
Aircraft
North American F-86
Tail Number
N186SE
Operator
Clyde S Eberhardt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX97LA005

During an air show, the pilot made several uneventful flybys, then landed near the beginning of the runway. During rollout, the pilot noted a hydraulic brake system failure. Unable to stop with only unboosted brakes, the airplane overran the departure end of the 5,005 foot runway and collided with a fence and rough terrain. Investigation revealed the engine driven #3 system auxiliary hydraulic boost pump had failed internally. Metal particles were found in its screen.

NTSB Probable Cause

an internal failure of a hydraulic pump, which resulted in contamination in the hydraulic system and subsequent loss of the braking system. Factors related to the accident included the proximity of a fence and rough/uneven terrain adjacent to the runway.

Full Narrative

On October 6, 1996, at 1145 hours Pacific daylight time, a North American F-86, N186SE, landed in the touchdown zone on runway 26 during an air show at the Salinas Municipal Airport, Salinas, California. The pilot reported that during rollout he experienced hydraulic brake system failure. The airplane overran the departure end of the 5,005-foot-long runway and collided with a fence and rough terrain which resulted in substantial airframe damage. The airline transport pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated from Salinas at 1135. According to the pilot, during the flight he had performed several flybys without incident. On final approach the airplane lost all utility hydraulic pressure. During rollout he shut down, but was unable to stop with the unboosted brakes. The FAA coordinator reported its investigation revealed that the engine driven No. 3 system auxiliary hydraulic boost pump internally failed. Metal particles were found in its screen.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportSalinas Municipal (1nm W)
Runway26
Runway Length5005 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American F-86
Tail NumberN186SE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClyde S Eberhardt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · J47-27 · Turbojet · 6010
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:48
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data