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November 14, 2020 · Cessna 305 A · N5179G

Ellenville, NY

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ellenville, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 305 A (1951)
Tail Number
N5179G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA044

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was performing touch-and-go landings. During the third landing, the pilot noticed that right wheel began to “drag.” During the next landing, the airplane veered to the right side of the runway. The tail of the airplane then lifted and the airplane nosed over. The fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. After exiting the airplane, the pilot attempted to rotate the right wheel assembly, and it would not rotate. After about an hour the wheel assembly freed up and was able to rotate. A postaccident examination of the brake system revealed that the brake master cylinder lock seal spring had broken into three pieces. Given this information, it is likely that the broken lock seal spring washer prevented the master cylinder from releasing pressure from the caliper. This malfunction resulted in the right brake caliper staying engaged after the pilot released the brakes.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Master cylinder/brake valve-Failure

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was performing touch-and-go landings. During the third landing, the pilot noticed that right wheel began to “drag.” During the next landing, the airplane veered to the right side of the runway. The tail of the airplane then lifted and the airplane nosed over. The fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. After exiting the airplane, the pilot attempted to rotate the right wheel assembly, and it would not rotate. After about an hour the wheel assembly freed up and was able to rotate. A postaccident examination of the brake system revealed that the brake master cylinder lock seal spring had broken into three pieces. Given this information, it is likely that the broken lock seal spring washer prevented the master cylinder from releasing pressure from the caliper. This malfunction resulted in the right brake caliper staying engaged after the pilot released the brakes.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EST
Nearest AirportJoseph Y Resnick Airport (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length3838 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 305 A
Tail NumberN5179G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11B · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 37 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data