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April 23, 1992 · Piper PA28-161 · N6336C
Rutherfordton, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rutherfordton, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA28-161
Tail Number
N6336C
Operator
Chapel Hill Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA087
N6336C SKIDDED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SOD STRIP DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED TO RESPOND AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY AREA. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE FAILED TO DISCLOSE A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE. THE RIGHT BRAKE ASSEMBLY ALSO OPERATED NORMALLY AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A LANDING ROLL WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH TREES.
Full Narrative
N6336C SKIDDED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SOD STRIP DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED TO RESPOND AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY AREA. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE FAILED TO DISCLOSE A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE. THE RIGHT BRAKE ASSEMBLY ALSO OPERATED NORMALLY AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 EDT
Nearest AirportClutes Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width175 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-161
Tail NumberN6336C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChapel Hill Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC