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August 8, 1982 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N2502Z
Hanover, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hanover, NJ
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB
Tail Number
N2502Z
Operator
Fred Morris
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC82DA197
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING, THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED AFTER HE TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT MIDWAY ON THE RUNWAY AT NIGHT. HE STATED THAT HE TRIED TO STOP BY USING A COMBINATION OF RIGHT RUDDER AND LEFT BRAKE. HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, THE RIGHT WHEEL DUG IN, THE RIGHT WING HIT THE GROUND, AND THE AIRCRAFT WENT UP ON ITS NOSE.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING, THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED AFTER HE TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT MIDWAY ON THE RUNWAY AT NIGHT. HE STATED THAT HE TRIED TO STOP BY USING A COMBINATION OF RIGHT RUDDER AND LEFT BRAKE. HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, THE RIGHT WHEEL DUG IN, THE RIGHT WING HIT THE GROUND, AND THE AIRCRAFT WENT UP ON ITS NOSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHANOVER (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN2502Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFred Morris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AE10-360-H1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 2 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0