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August 22, 1982 · Cessna 190 · N3004B
Bismarck, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Bismarck, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 190
Tail Number
N3004B
Operator
John Slais
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82DA171
LEFT BRAKE FAILED. EXAMINATION REVEALED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE TO THE LEFT BRAKE HAD PULLED LOOSE FROM A UNION FITTING. THE LINE ALSO SHEARED BY THE SHIFTING OF THE GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY. THERE WERE SIGNS OF INADEQUATE FLARE TO THE TUBING IN THAT IT PULLED OUT OF THE "B" NUT & SLEEVE.
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LEFT BRAKE FAILED. EXAMINATION REVEALED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE TO THE LEFT BRAKE HAD PULLED LOOSE FROM A UNION FITTING. THE LINE ALSO SHEARED BY THE SHIFTING OF THE GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY. THERE WERE SIGNS OF INADEQUATE FLARE TO THE TUBING IN THAT IT PULLED OUT OF THE "B" NUT & SLEEVE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:53 CDT
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length8800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 190
Tail NumberN3004B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Slais
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · L6MB · Reciprocating · 330
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg