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March 3, 2002 · Fairchild 24W-46 · N77618

Marana, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 3, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Fairchild 24W-46
Tail Number
N77618
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA099

On the landing rollout the left brake hung up, and the airplane came to rest inverted off of the runway. During an examination of the brakes it was found that the left brake piston would not release the disc when manually pushed in. No further mechanical anomalies were noted with the brake system.

NTSB Probable Cause

The left brake failed due to a stuck piston.

Full Narrative

On March 3, 2002, at 1130 mountain standard time, an experimental Fairchild 24W-46, N77618, nosed over during the turnoff from landing at the Marana Northwest Regional Airport (AVQ), Marana, Arizona. The airplane, owned and operated by the private pilot under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, sustained substantial damage. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The cross-country flight departed the Casa Grande Municipal Airport, Casa Grande, Arizona, about 1100, and was destined for AVQ. No flight plan had been filed. In the pilot's written statement, he indicated that he made a normal wheel landing. On rollout he applied rudder and then brake to maintain directional control. He stated that the left brake locked up and the airplane went over on it's back. During retrieval of the airplane, the brake pads were loosened. Both the owner and the person assisting with the retrieval noted that there was no clearance of the brake pads. When they attempted to push in the piston to release the disk they found it could not be moved. They also noticed that the brake pads were discolored. No further discrepancies were noted with the brake system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportMarana Northwest Regional Airp (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length6901 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFairchild 24W-46
Tail NumberN77618
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWarner · SS-165 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / -6 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data