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April 16, 1993 · Cessna T303 · N9481T
Mena, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mena, AR
Aircraft
Cessna T303
Tail Number
N9481T
Operator
Harrell Searcy W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA133
DURING TAXI OPERATIONS THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A PARKED AIRPLANE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE CAUSED THE LOSS OF CONTROL. NO BRAKE SYSTEM DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND DURING AN EXAMINATION BY A CERTIFICATED INSPECTOR AIRFRAME (IA)
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
Full Narrative
On April 16, 1993, at 1715 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna T303, N9481T, was substantially damaged during taxi operations at Mena, Arkansas. The pilot (owner) was not injured. Weather for the planned flight was visual meteorological conditions. During an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector and in a written statement the pilot reported that as he was taxiing out for departure the airplane veered right and he applied his brakes, however, he reported "only the right brake caught." He further stated that the right brake locked and the airplane spun right and struck an unoccupied airplane. A certified FAA inspector airframe (IA) inspected the braking system and reported that no anomaly existed in the braking system and that they were functioning correctly.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportMENA (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T303
Tail NumberN9481T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarrell Searcy W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-AE · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO