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July 21, 2017 · Stinson 108 · N8954K

Lee'S Summit, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lee'S Summit, MO
Aircraft
Stinson 108 (1947)
Tail Number
N8954K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN17LA280

During a cross-country flight, the airline transport pilot chose an en route stop to refuel. During the landing roll, the airplane started to drift left, so the pilot applied the right brake and rudder to correct the turn; however, the brake "went to the floor." The pilot was unable to correct the turn, and the airplane continued off the edge of the runway. An examination of the braking system confirmed that the right brake was not functional, likely due to a failed seal.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to the failure of the right brake seal.

Full Narrative

On July 21, 2017, about 1100 central daylight time, a Stinson 108 airplane, N8954K, departed the runway surface while landing at the Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT), Lee's Summit, Missouri. The pilot and passenger were not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged during the landing. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a cross-country flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The local flight departed Newton, Kansas, about 0900. The pilot reported that he planned to stop at KLXT to refuel and elected to land on runway 29. After touchdown, the airplane started to drift left, so he applied the right brake and rudder; however, the brake "went to the floor." The pilot was unable to correct the turn and the airplane continued off the edge of the runway. The airplane came to rest in an up-right position. An examination of the airplane by the responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector noted that the propeller was bent, the airplane's right landing gear had collapsed, and there was substantial damage to the wing spar and fuselage. The examination also confirmed that the right brake was not functional. The exam noted that the brake system malfunction was likely due to a failure of a seal

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLee'S Summit (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108
Tail NumberN8954K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind212° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data