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October 29, 2005 · Piper PA-22-160 · N3029Z

Bennettsville, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Bennettsville, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160
Tail Number
N3029Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA011

According to the pilot, after returning from a short uneventful cross-country flight from Camden, South Carolina to Bennettsville, South Carolina, during the landing roll on runway 24, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to steer the airplane with the tail wheel but was unsuccessful. The airplane exited runway 24 and ground looped, and the left wing collided with the ground. The pilot stated that the left brake master cylinder was low on fluid, and the left brake did not engage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The malfunction of the wheel brake assembly due to low fluid level that resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

On October 29, 2005, at 1745 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-22-160, N3029Z, register to and operated by Flyers Incorporated collided with the ground at Bennettsville Airport, Bennettsville, South Carolina. The personal flight was operated under the provision of Title 14 Part 91 with no flight plan filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot, and two passengers were not injured. The flight departed Camden, South Carolina at 1715. According to the pilot, after returning from a short uneventful cross-country flight from Camden, South Carolina to Bennettsville, South Carolina, during the landing roll out on runway 24 the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to steer the airplane with the tail wheel but was unsuccessful. The airplane exited runway 24 and ground looped, and the left wing collided with the ground. The pilot stated that the left brake master cylinder was low on fluid, and the left brake did not engage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EDT
Nearest AirportMarlboro County (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN3029Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data