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December 30, 1992 · Varga 2150A · N5068V
Salome, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salome, AZ
Aircraft
Varga 2150A
Tail Number
N5068V
Operator
Chester E Sweeley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA081
THE PILOT SAID HE WAS ON THE LANDING ROLL OUT WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE LEFT BRAKE FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT, RAN OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A TRAILER WITH THE RIGHT WING. AN ANNUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON THE AIRCRAFT ONE MONTH AND FIVE HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT BRAKE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID HE WAS ON THE LANDING ROLL OUT WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE LEFT BRAKE FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT, RAN OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A TRAILER WITH THE RIGHT WING. AN ANNUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON THE AIRCRAFT ONE MONTH AND FIVE HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MST
Nearest AirportIndian Hills Airpark (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2450 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVarga 2150A
Tail NumberN5068V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChester E Sweeley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2C · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 41 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO