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November 17, 2019 · Piper PA32 300 · N5909V
Venice, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Venice, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA32 300 (1977)
Tail Number
N5909V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA20CA036
The pilot taxied the airplane 0.5 mile to the hold-short line at the departure runway where he intended to complete an engine run-up. According to the pilot, the right brake "didn't feel right" as he approached the hold-short line, so he completed a 360° turn to "test the brakes at a higher than normal speed," and the right brake failed. During the turn and once the pilot stopped the airplane, he and the passenger smelled smoke and then saw smoke and fire coming from beneath the airplane. After the pilot and passenger safely egressed the cockpit, the airplane was destroyed by fire. The pilot stated that he thought the brake caliper was stuck, which likely led to the brake caliper catching fire.
NTSB Probable Cause
A stuck brake caliper, which overheated while the pilot was taxiing the airplane, caught fire, and subsequently destroyed the airplane.
Full Narrative
The airline transport-rated pilot taxied the airplane .5 miles to the hold-short line at the departure runway, where he intended to complete an engine run-up. According to the pilot, the right brake "didn't feel right" as he approached the hold-short line, so he completed a 360° turn to "test the brakes at a higher than normal speed." During the turn, smoke and then fire was seen coming from beneath the airplane. Once the airplane was stopped, the pilot and his passenger smelled smoke and then saw the smoke and fire. After the pilot and passenger safely egressed the cockpit, the airplane was destroyed by fire. The pilot stated that he thought the brake caliper was stuck, and while he expected the caliper to be smoking, he had not anticipated the fire.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:37 EST
Nearest AirportVenice Muni (0nm S)
Runway05
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32 300
Tail NumberN5909V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC