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June 16, 2023 · Piper PA-22-150 · N3662Z

Indian Trail, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Indian Trail, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150 (1960)
Tail Number
N3662Z
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA281

The pilot stated that, after landing about halfway down the 2,350 ft-long runway, the brakes did not respond and he was unable to slow the airplane. The pilot applied full left rudder and aileron to prevent the airplane from going down a hill off the end of the runway. The left wing impacted the ground and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. A visual examination of the brake system did not reveal any anomalies; however, during a functional test, the airplane could roll forward without much resistance when the brakes were applied. A more thorough examination of the brake system could not be conducted due to the disposition of the wreckage, and the reason for the brake malfunction could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of control during the landing roll due to a brake failure for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

Full Narrative

On June 16, 2023, about 0945 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N3662Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Indian Trail, North Carolina. The private pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he applied the brakes after landing about halfway down the 2,350 ft-long runway, but they did not respond and he was unable to slow the airplane. The pilot applied full left rudder and aileron to prevent the airplane from going down the hill at the end of the runway. The left wing impacted the ground and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Examination of the airplane by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings; the left wing strut was bent, and the outboard portion of the right wing was also damaged. The brake system visually appeared intact and contained hydraulic fluid, but during a functional test of the brakes, the airplane was able to roll without much resistance. A follow-up examination of the brake system could not be completed due to the disposition of the wreckage. According to the inspector, the pilot informed him about one month after the accident that the O-rings were bad; however, the inspector’s examination had not revealed any evidence of brake fluid leakage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportIndian Trail, North Carolina (0nm)
Runway4/22
Runway Length2350 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN3662Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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