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June 28, 1986 · Beech 58 · N29CP

Terre Haute, IN

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Terre Haute, IN
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N29CP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA163

THE PLT STATED HIS LEFT BRAKE FAILED DURING LANDING ROLL ON THE 3,200 FT LONG RWY. THE LANDING WAS MADE WITH A 20 DEG RIGHT QUARTERING 10 KNOT TAILWIND. TO PREVENT RUNNING OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY IN TO A 50 FT DROPOFF, THE PLT GROUND LOOPED THE ACFT TO THE RIGHT RESULTING IN A COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT LANDING GEAR. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE MAIN GEAR BRAKING SYSTEM FOUND NO DEFECTS.

Full Narrative

THE PLT STATED HIS LEFT BRAKE FAILED DURING LANDING ROLL ON THE 3,200 FT LONG RWY. THE LANDING WAS MADE WITH A 20 DEG RIGHT QUARTERING 10 KNOT TAILWIND. TO PREVENT RUNNING OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY IN TO A 50 FT DROPOFF, THE PLT GROUND LOOPED THE ACFT TO THE RIGHT RESULTING IN A COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT LANDING GEAR. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE MAIN GEAR BRAKING SYSTEM FOUND NO DEFECTS.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSKYKING (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN29CP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C-5 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data