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July 1, 2000 · Mccann Wheeler Express/Ft Wheeler EX · N521MC

Fort Wayne, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Aircraft
Mccann Wheeler Express/Ft Wheeler EX
Tail Number
N521MC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA219

The airplane was landing when it ran off the end of the runway and struck a parked airplane and the airport perimeter fence. The pilot said that, "after touchdown I tapped [the] brakes lightly and got no response. I applied heavier pressure but got no brakes other than very light response." The airplane went off the end of the runway and across the parking ramp striking a parked airplane and the airport perimeter fence. The parked airplane received minor damage to the left aileron. A postaccident examination revealed that the brake travel was restricted by a support bar installed above the brake pedals. No other anomalies were found that could be associated with a preexisting condition.

NTSB Probable Cause

the obstructed brake pedals and the unavailable brakes to the pilot. Factors were the parked airplane and the fence.

Full Narrative

On July 1, 2000, at 1645 eastern standard time, an amateur built McCann Wheeler Express/FT, N521MC, piloted by a commercial pilot was substantially damaged during contact with a parked airplane and the airport perimeter fence while landing on runway 13 (2,910 feet by 100 feet, asphalt) at the Smith Field Airport, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and was operating on an instrument flight rules flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no injuries to himself or his one passenger. The flight departed the Allen County Airport, Iola, Kansas at 1330. In a written statement the pilot said that, "after touchdown I tapped [the] brakes lightly and got no response. I applied heavier pressure but got no brakes other than very light response." The airplane went off the end of the runway and across the parking ramp striking a parked airplane and the airport perimeter fence. The parked airplane received minor damage to the left aileron. A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed that a support bar installed above the brake pedals could restrict the brake travel. The inspector said that this condition was noticed when his feet were raised about 2 inches above the cockpit floor. No other anomalies were found that could be associated with a preexisting condition.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSmith Field (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length2910 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMccann Wheeler Express/Ft Wheeler EX
Tail NumberN521MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-C1 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 13 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data