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January 14, 1985 · Cessna 182E · N9383X
Ft Myers, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ft Myers, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182E
Tail Number
N9383X
Operator
Carl O Sundburg
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA080
THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER HE HAD STARTED THE ENG, THE ACFT BEGAN MOVING OUT OF THE TIE-DOWN POSITION. WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKES, THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED. HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP BY USING THE PARKING BRAKE, BUT THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE BROKE OFF. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT THREE PARKED ACFT BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE OTHER ACFT WERE A ROCKWELL COMMANDER, N1059J; A CESSNA 150, N8387G; & A PIPER PA 28-140, N6915W. AN EXAM OF THE BRAKE SYS REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER HE HAD STARTED THE ENG, THE ACFT BEGAN MOVING OUT OF THE TIE-DOWN POSITION. WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKES, THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED. HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP BY USING THE PARKING BRAKE, BUT THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE BROKE OFF. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT THREE PARKED ACFT BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE OTHER ACFT WERE A ROCKWELL COMMANDER, N1059J; A CESSNA 150, N8387G; & A PIPER PA 28-140, N6915W. AN EXAM OF THE BRAKE SYS REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest AirportPAGE (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182E
Tail NumberN9383X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarl O Sundburg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:48