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October 11, 2008 · Piper PA-28-181 · N764C
Lufkin, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lufkin, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N764C
Operator
Maximum Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA020
During the landing rollout the airplane's right brake failed and the airplane departed the runway into a ditch, and subsequently impacted a fence. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the student pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. During the accident the airplane's wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that prior to initial taxi for the practice flight the airplane's hand brake and right brake pedal felt "spongy." Both became firm after he pumped them several times. Before the engine run-up the student pilot again attempted to activate the hand brake; however, he was only successful after pumping it several times. The pilot then elected to takeoff.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a known brake problem. Contributing to the accident were the malfunctioning brake and the rough terrain in the excursion area.
Full Narrative
During the landing rollout the airplane's right brake failed and the airplane departed the runway into a ditch, and subsequently impacted a fence. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the student pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. During the accident the airplane's wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that prior to initial taxi for the practice flight the airplane's hand brake and right brake pedal felt "spongy." Both became firm after he pumped them several times. Before the engine run-up the student pilot again attempted to activate the hand brake; however, he was only successful after pumping it several times. The pilot then elected to takeoff.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:55 CDT
Nearest AirportAngelina County Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN764C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMaximum Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Weather SourcePILO