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February 21, 1987 · Piper PA-28-140 · N6767W
Hixson, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hixson, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N6767W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA075
DURING LDG ROLL ON SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, STU PLT STATED THAT HE APPLIED HAND BRAKES AND ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT. SKID MARKS FOUND AT THE SITE LED FROM NEAR THE RWY CENTERLINE TO A PARKED C-172 STRUCK DURING THE SEQUENCE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
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DURING LDG ROLL ON SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, STU PLT STATED THAT HE APPLIED HAND BRAKES AND ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT. SKID MARKS FOUND AT THE SITE LED FROM NEAR THE RWY CENTERLINE TO A PARKED C-172 STRUCK DURING THE SEQUENCE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 EST
Nearest AirportDallas Bay Sky Park (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN6767W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO