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January 13, 2022 · Extra Flugzeugbau Gmbh EA 300/L · N203EX

Phoenix, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 13, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Extra Flugzeugbau Gmbh EA 300/L (2015)
Tail Number
N203EX
Operator
Aviation Performance Solutions
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA088

The pilot reported that, following an uneventful flight, the right main wheel brake failed during the landing roll and the tailwheel-equipped airplane subsequently ground looped, resulting in a collapse of the right main landing gear and substantial damage to the right aileron. Postaccident examination revealed that the brake pad had separated from the brake assembly. The brake pad was found on the airplane’s taxi route. Examination revealed that the pad did not properly fit into the assembly, which could result in its coming loose and separating. Additionally, the brake pad was not authorized for use in the accident airplane make and model.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the right brake due to the separation of the brake pad from the brake assembly. Also causal was the improper maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in the use of a brake pad that was inappropriate for the airplane make and model.

Full Narrative

On January 13, 2022, about 1306 mountain standard time, an Extra Flugzeugbau GMBH, EA-300L airplane, N203EX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The pilot reported that the right wheel brake failed during the landing roll and the tailwheel-equipped airplane subsequently ground looped. During the accident sequence, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right aileron was substantially damaged. The pilot stated the preflight, taxi, takeoff, and flight was uneventful until the landing roll. Postaccident examination of the brake by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the brake pad had separated from the brake assembly. The brake pad was found on the airplane’s taxi route. Examination revealed that the pad did not fit into the assembly properly, which could result in its coming loose and separating. Additionally, the brake pad was not authorized for use in the accident airplane make and model.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:06 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix-Mesa Gateway (0.9nm NE)
Runway12R
Runway Length10401 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftExtra Flugzeugbau Gmbh EA 300/L
Tail NumberN203EX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Performance Solutions
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data