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August 23, 2003 · Cessna 188B · N5647G

Monette, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Monette, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 188B
Tail Number
N5647G
Operator
David Lemay
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA265

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted a drainage ditch following a loss of directional control during takeoff. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll, the right brake failed and the airplane veered to the left of the runway. The pilot pulled the engine power to idle and the tail of the airplane came down. The airplane veered across several cotton rows and impacted a drainage ditch. Inspection of the airplane revealed a hole in the right brake line which allowed brake fluid to leak out of the system.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the right brake and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.

Full Narrative

On August 23, 2003, at 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 188B, N5647G, operated by a commercial pilot collided with a ditch following a loss of control during an aborted takeoff. The takeoff was being performed to the south from a private airstrip in Monette, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The agricultural application flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot's written statement, the right brake failed during the takeoff roll. The pilot reported he applied right rudder to keep the airplane on the runway centerline. He reported the airplane veered to the left at which time he reduced the engine power to idle. The pilot stated the tail of the airplane came down and the airplane veered across several rows of cotton and impacted a drainage ditch. Inspection of the airplane revealed a hole in the right brake line which allowed brake fluid to leak out of the system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWhited Flying Service (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 188B
Tail NumberN5647G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid Lemay
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 8 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data