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April 4, 2025 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N9404N
Vancouver, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vancouver, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200 (1969)
Tail Number
N9404N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA178
The pilot reported that during a test flight following an annual inspection, he landed normally, but the brakes faded almost immediately after he applied them. The pilot exited the runway, and the airplane collided with a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. Postaccident examination of the brake system revealed a small leak at the brake line fitting at the left caliper and the brake fluid reservoir was 2/3 empty.
NTSB Probable Cause
A failure of the brake system during landing due to a hydraulic fluid leak, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a test flight following an annual inspection, he landed normally, but the brakes faded almost immediately after he applied them. The pilot exited the runway, and the airplane collided with a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. Postaccident examination of the brake system revealed a small leak at the brake line fitting at the left caliper and the brake fluid reservoir was 2/3 empty.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPearson Filed Airport (0.2nm)
Runway08
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN9404N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC