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September 23, 1999 · Cessna A188B · N731RF

South Oxford, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
South Oxford, MS
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N731RF
Operator
Woodson Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA99LA266

The pilot stated that during landing the left brake locked up causing the airplane to pull to the left. The pilot further stated that while compensating with the right brake, the left brake pulled harder to the left and eventually the right brake locked up causing the airplane to flip up side down. An aircraft mechanic who examined the accident airplane stated that he found no mechanical malfunction with the brakes.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper use of the brakes during the landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On September 23, 1999, about 1157 central daylight time, a Cessna A188B, N731RF, registered to and operated by Woodson Flying Service as a 14 CFR Part 137 agricultural flight, crashed on landing at a private field in South Oxford, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged, but there were no injuries to the commercial-rated pilot. The flight originated the same day, about 1050. The pilot stated that during landing the left brake locked up causing the aircraft to pull to the left. The pilot further stated that while compensating with the right brake, the left brake pulled harder to the left and eventually the right brake locked up causing the aircraft to flip up side down. An aircraft mechanic who examined the accident aircraft on behalf of the FAA, stated to the NTSB that he found no mechanical malfunction with the brakes.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:57 CDT
Nearest AirportChampion Airstrip (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN731RF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWoodson Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data