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July 29, 1986 · Cessna 182 · N71131
East Sound, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
East Sound, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N71131
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA183
DURING LANDING ROLL AT ABOUT 25 MPH THE PILOT APPLIED BOTH BRAKES. A SHORT TIME THEREAFTER THE RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DESPITE THE PILOT'S APPLICATION OF HARD LEFT BRAKE AND RUDDER, THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE NOSE GEAR WAS SHEERED OFF DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE RIGHT BRAKE WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY WORN AND THE LEFT BRAKE SHOWED ABOUT 15% - 20% WEAR.
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DURING LANDING ROLL AT ABOUT 25 MPH THE PILOT APPLIED BOTH BRAKES. A SHORT TIME THEREAFTER THE RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DESPITE THE PILOT'S APPLICATION OF HARD LEFT BRAKE AND RUDDER, THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE NOSE GEAR WAS SHEERED OFF DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE RIGHT BRAKE WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY WORN AND THE LEFT BRAKE SHOWED ABOUT 15% - 20% WEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 PDT
Nearest AirportOrcas Island (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN71131
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO