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May 4, 2016 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164B · N8400K

Iowa, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Iowa, LA
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164B (1982)
Tail Number
N8400K
Operator
O Briens Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN16LA173

The pilot of the agricultural application airplane was landing at a satellite airport when he noticed that the right brake was not operating. He executed a go-around and diverted to his home airport, which was equipped with a longer, wider runway. The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, a "gust of wind turned the airplane to the left," and he attempted to correct by applying full power. The airplane subsequently exited the left side of the runway and impacted a fence.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with an inoperative right brake.

Full Narrative

On May 4, 2016, about 1130 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B airplane, N8400K, was substantially damaged during landing at the O'Brien Flying Service Airport (LA71), Ames, Louisiana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by O'Briens Flying Service, Inc., under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial spraying flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, with no flight plan filed. The local flight departed a private airport about 1110. The pilot stated he had been conducting spray operations since 0730. While landing at a private (satellite) airport, he noticed the right brake was not operating. The pilot executed a go-around and diverted to LA71, based on his desire to land on a longer/wider runway. While landing on Runway 3, the airplane drifted left during rollout. The pilot applied full engine power in an unsuccessful attempt to correct to centerline. The airplane subsequently impacted a fence, which damaged both wings. Examination by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors revealed a failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic fluid line, which occurred at the b-nut for the engine cowl feed through fitting. The part number for the failed line was "Right Hand Tube Assembly, P/N A2526-4".

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportO'Brien Flying Service (0nm N)
Runway03
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164B
Tail NumberN8400K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorO Briens Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAiresearch · TPE331 · Turboprop · 750
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data