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July 18, 2009 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N2991D
Waring, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waring, TX
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB
Tail Number
N2991D
Operator
Seaman Mark
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA450
While landing his single-engine airplane on a 2,331-foot-long and 28-foot-wide asphalt runway, the pilot applied the brakes to avoid going down the sloped portion of the runway. After he applied the brakes, the aircraft swerved right and hit a "t" post fence and flipped inverted. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right-hand lift strut was broken and the left brake was worn. When the left brake was tested, it failed to provide adequate braking action. The right brake functioned normally. The airplane's last annual inspection was conducted on July 11, 2008.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll-out. Contributing to the accident was the worn left main landing gear brake.
Full Narrative
While landing his single-engine airplane on a 2,331-foot-long and 28-foot-wide asphalt runway, the pilot applied the brakes to avoid going down the sloped portion of the runway. After he applied the brakes, the aircraft swerved right and hit a "t" post fence and flipped inverted. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right-hand lift strut was broken and the left brake was worn. When the left brake was tested, it failed to provide adequate braking action. The right brake functioned normally. The airplane's last annual inspection was conducted on July 11, 2008.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportRust Field (0nm)
Runway35
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN2991D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSeaman Mark
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0