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December 13, 2003 · Beech 35 · N3116V

Laconia, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Laconia, NH
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N3116V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04LA048

According to the pilot, as the airplane touched down on the runway, he observed that the right brake was not functioning. The pilot attempted to move his leg over to the right seat rudder pedals in an effort to use the brakes on that side; however, during the process, he inadvertently pushed the throttle to the full forward position with his knee. The airplane then departed the left side of the runway, proceeded over a grass area, over an embankment, and came to rest nose low in a swamp. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the brake master cylinder had failed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after experiencing a brake failure. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the brake master cylinder.

Full Narrative

On December 13, 2003, about 1515 eastern standard time, a Beech 35, N3116V, was substantially damaged while landing at the Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI), Laconia, New Hampshire. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight that originated from Boire Field (ASH), Nashua, New Hampshire. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, as the airplane touched down on runway 26, a 5,286-foot long, 100-foot wide, asphalt runway, he observed that the right brake was not functioning. The pilot attempted to move his leg over to the right seat rudder pedals in an effort to use the brakes on that side; however, during the process, he inadvertently pushed the throttle to the full forward position with his knee. The airplane then departed the left side of the runway, proceeded over a grass area, over an embankment, and came to rest nose low in a swamp. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the forward fuselage area of the airplane. The inspector noted that the brake master cylinder had failed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EST
Nearest AirportLaconia Municipal (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length5286 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN3116V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-8 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 13 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / -4 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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