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April 18, 1983 · Piper PA-28-201T · N2860N
Spicewood, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Spicewood, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-201T
Tail Number
N2860N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA195
WHILE ON THE LANDING ROLL, THE BRAKES FAILED & THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT A METAL LIGHT POLE, THE NOSE GEAR WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT HIT A HOLE & THE LEFT WING STRUCK TREES. AN EXAM OF THE BRAKES REVEALED THAT THE LEFT BRAKE LININGS WERE WORN COMPLETELY AWAY, ALLOWING THE O-RING SEAL TO BE EXPOSED & FLUID TO ESCAPE. ALSO, THE RIGHT BRAKE HAD EXCESSIVE WERE. THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH LARGE WHEEL PANTS WHICH WOULD HAVE MADE THE BRAKE SYS HARD TO SEE DURING A PREFLT INSPECTION.
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WHILE ON THE LANDING ROLL, THE BRAKES FAILED & THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT A METAL LIGHT POLE, THE NOSE GEAR WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT HIT A HOLE & THE LEFT WING STRUCK TREES. AN EXAM OF THE BRAKES REVEALED THAT THE LEFT BRAKE LININGS WERE WORN COMPLETELY AWAY, ALLOWING THE O-RING SEAL TO BE EXPOSED & FLUID TO ESCAPE. ALSO, THE RIGHT BRAKE HAD EXCESSIVE WERE. THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH LARGE WHEEL PANTS WHICH WOULD HAVE MADE THE BRAKE SYS HARD TO SEE DURING A PREFLT INSPECTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 CST
Nearest AirportWindermere Gliderport (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-201T
Tail NumberN2860N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-FB · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC