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June 5, 1992 · Piper PA-22-150 · N4547A
Truth Or Cons, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Truth Or Cons, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N4547A
Operator
Jones Richard F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA151
THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND LANDED ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO SWERVE OFF THE RUNWAY SURFACE. AFTER DEPARTING, THE AIRPLANE ROLLED INTO A DITCH AND NOSED OVER ONTO THE EDGE OF THE TAXIWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE'S BRAKING SYSTEM REVEALED WORN PADS AND LOW FLUID LEVELS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO STOP DUE TO WORN BRAKES AND LOW BRAKE FLUID.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND LANDED ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO SWERVE OFF THE RUNWAY SURFACE. AFTER DEPARTING, THE AIRPLANE ROLLED INTO A DITCH AND NOSED OVER ONTO THE EDGE OF THE TAXIWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE'S BRAKING SYSTEM REVEALED WORN PADS AND LOW FLUID LEVELS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 MDT
Nearest AirportTruth Or Cons (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length5545 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN4547A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJones Richard F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO