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March 6, 2009 · Bellanca 17-31ATC · N4134B
Bakersfield, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-31ATC
Tail Number
N4134B
Operator
David N Crowe
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA143
The initial touchdown and landing roll were uneventful, and the pilot applied light pressure on the brakes. He felt the initial deceleration, and then thought that the left brake appeared to operate unevenly with the right brake. At the same instant, the right wing rose off the ground, and the right brake was thus ineffective. The airplane swerved hard to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and right brake as the right wing settled back to the ground; however, the airplane departed the runway surface. The left wing collided with a taxiway sign and sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The initial touchdown and landing roll was uneventful, and the pilot applied light pressure on the brakes. He felt the initial deceleration, and then thought that the left brake grabbed. At the same instant, the right wing rose off the ground, and the right brake was thus ineffective. The airplane swerved hard to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and right brake as the right wing settled back to the ground; however, the airplane departed the runway surface. The left wing collided with a taxi way sign, and sustained substantial damage. The impact turned the airplane into the grass median. The pilot then taxied uneventfully to parking.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 PST
Nearest AirportBakersfield Meadows (0nm)
Runway30R
Runway Length10857 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-31ATC
Tail NumberN4134B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid N Crowe
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1E5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC