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November 19, 1983 · Helio H-391B · N4431U
Hood River, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hood River, OR
Aircraft
Helio H-391B
Tail Number
N4431U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA026
ACCORDING TO FAA INSPECTORS, THE PLT MADE A HI SPEED TURNOFF ONTO A TAXIWAY AFTER LANDING & GROUND LOOPED THE ACFT. THE PLT STATED THAT THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED, THE ACFT ROLLED OFF THE RWY INTO MUD & THE PLANE SPUN 270 DEG TO THE LEFT. HOWEVER, THE RIGHT BRAKE WAS EXAMINED, ADEQUATE BRAKE FLUID WAS AVAILABLE & THERE WAS NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF FAILURE.
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ACCORDING TO FAA INSPECTORS, THE PLT MADE A HI SPEED TURNOFF ONTO A TAXIWAY AFTER LANDING & GROUND LOOPED THE ACFT. THE PLT STATED THAT THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED, THE ACFT ROLLED OFF THE RWY INTO MUD & THE PLANE SPUN 270 DEG TO THE LEFT. HOWEVER, THE RIGHT BRAKE WAS EXAMINED, ADEQUATE BRAKE FLUID WAS AVAILABLE & THERE WAS NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PST
Nearest AirportHood River (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length3040 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHelio H-391B
Tail NumberN4431U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-435-C2B · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 43 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC