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October 5, 1985 · Cessna 172 · N2867Q
Emmett, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Emmett, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N2867Q
Operator
Michael Kearney
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA006
WHILE LANDING IN CALM WIND CONDITIONS ON A 2400 FT RWY, THE LEFT BRAKE FAILED & THE ACFT CONTD OFF THE DEPARTURE END, THEN HIT A FENCE. AN EXAM REVEALED THE LEFT BRAKE PADS WERE WORN & THE LEFT ACTUATOR CYLINDER WAS LOSING FLUID. THE BRAKE BACKING PLATE & THE PRESSURE PLATE LINING WERE BOTH WORN INTO THE RIVET HEADS. ACCORDING TO A DEPUTY SHERIFF & TWO WITNESSES, THE PLT WAS INTOXICATED. THE PLT REFUSED TO TAKE A BREATH TEST TO CHECK FOR ALCOHOL.
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WHILE LANDING IN CALM WIND CONDITIONS ON A 2400 FT RWY, THE LEFT BRAKE FAILED & THE ACFT CONTD OFF THE DEPARTURE END, THEN HIT A FENCE. AN EXAM REVEALED THE LEFT BRAKE PADS WERE WORN & THE LEFT ACTUATOR CYLINDER WAS LOSING FLUID. THE BRAKE BACKING PLATE & THE PRESSURE PLATE LINING WERE BOTH WORN INTO THE RIVET HEADS. ACCORDING TO A DEPUTY SHERIFF & TWO WITNESSES, THE PLT WAS INTOXICATED. THE PLT REFUSED TO TAKE A BREATH TEST TO CHECK FOR ALCOHOL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 PDT
Nearest AirportEmmett Muni (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN2867Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael Kearney
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT