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September 17, 2012 · Cessna 150F · N8130F

Snohomish, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Snohomish, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8130F
Operator
Stevenson Larry A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12LA430

The pilot reported that, when he applied wheel brakes during the landing roll, the airplane veered left. The airplane subsequently exited the runway and collided with a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. Postaccident examination of the airplane's right brake assembly revealed two small cracks in the rigid portion of the hydraulic brake line. The cracks were seeping red fluid consistent with hydraulic fluid. The breach in the hydraulic brake line and loss of fluid likely resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure, which rendered the brake system inoperative.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative.

Full Narrative

On September 17, 2012, about 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150F airplane, N8130F sustained substantial damage after it collided with a fence during the landing roll at Harvey Field Airport, Snohomish, Washington. The private pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to the pilot, and operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) cross-country flight under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the flight that originated from Martin Field Airport, College Place, Washington, about 3 hours and 30 minutes before the accident. The pilot reported that when he applied wheel brakes during the landing roll the airplane veered left. The airplane exited the hard surfaced runway and collided with a fence. The pilot reported that after the accident he discovered a crack in the right brake hydraulic fluid line and that brake fluid was leaking from the crack. Postaccident examination of the airplane's right side brake assembly and associated brake line by representatives from National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, revealed 2 small cracks in the rigid portion of the hydraulic brake line. The cracks were about 1-inch below a clamp that attached the hydraulic brake line to the gear leg. Both cracks were seeping red fluid consistent with hydraulic fluid. The exam also revealed structural damage to the right wing spar. The pilot/operator failed to submit a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportHarvey Field Airport (0nm)
Runway15L
Runway Length2671 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8130F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStevenson Larry A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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