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July 28, 2011 · Cessna 195 · N195SM
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N195SM
Operator
Jim Reiher
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA523
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane and was receiving taxi signals from ground personnel. He reported that he applied both brakes hard, but the left brake failed and the airplane ground-looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage near the main landing gear. A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the left brake was very weak, but there was no evidence of leakage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Brake-Malfunction - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the tail wheel equipped airplane and was receiving taxi signals to exit the runway from ground personnel. He reported that he applied both brakes hard, but the left brake failed. The airplane ground looped off the right side of the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage near the main landing gear. The inspection of the airplane revealed that the left brake was very weak, but there was no evidence of leakage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:56 CDT
Nearest AirportWhitman Field (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN195SM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJim Reiher
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755A SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0