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March 25, 1985 · Piper Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6 · N79CM
Fort Myers, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 25, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Aircraft
Piper Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6
Tail Number
N79CM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA131
THE ACFT LANDED WITH BOTH MAIN WHEEL BRAKES LOCKED AS EVIDENCED BY SKID MARKS IN THE TOUCHDOWN ZONE OF THE RWY. AFTER APRX 200 FEET OF SKIDDING THE LEFT BRAKE RELEASED AND DUE TO THE RIGHT BRAKE NOT RELEASING THE PLT LOST CONTROL. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY AND BOTH MAIN LANDING GEARS COLLAPSED. POST CRASH INSPECTION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT BOTH MAIN TIRES HAD SKID MARKS ON THEM AND THAT THE RIGHT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. ADDITIONALLY, BOTH BRAKES HAD EVIDENCE OF HAVING BEEN EXTREMELY OVERHEATED TO THE POINT THE BRAKE MATERIAL HAD MELTED AWAY. THE BRAKE PRESSURE SUPPLY SYSTEM APPEARED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE PLT STATED THAT ON HIS LAST TAKEOFF THE ACFT ACCELERATED SLOWLY.
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THE ACFT LANDED WITH BOTH MAIN WHEEL BRAKES LOCKED AS EVIDENCED BY SKID MARKS IN THE TOUCHDOWN ZONE OF THE RWY. AFTER APRX 200 FEET OF SKIDDING THE LEFT BRAKE RELEASED AND DUE TO THE RIGHT BRAKE NOT RELEASING THE PLT LOST CONTROL. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY AND BOTH MAIN LANDING GEARS COLLAPSED. POST CRASH INSPECTION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT BOTH MAIN TIRES HAD SKID MARKS ON THEM AND THAT THE RIGHT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. ADDITIONALLY, BOTH BRAKES HAD EVIDENCE OF HAVING BEEN EXTREMELY OVERHEATED TO THE POINT THE BRAKE MATERIAL HAD MELTED AWAY. THE BRAKE PRESSURE SUPPLY SYSTEM APPEARED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE PLT STATED THAT ON HIS LAST TAKEOFF THE ACFT ACCELERATED SLOWLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:58 EST
Nearest AirportPage Field (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6401 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6
Tail NumberN79CM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-G1B5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 8 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:05
Weather SourceWFAC