ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285515
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| Date: | Saturday 11 October 2008 |
| Time: | 08:55 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-181 |
| Owner/operator: | Maximum Aviation Inc |
| Registration: | N764C |
| MSN: | 2843570 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2003 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3300 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lufkin, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lufkin Angelina County Airport, TX (LFK/KLFK) |
| Lufkin Angelina County Airport, TX (LFK/KLFK) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the landing rollout the airplane's right brake failed and the airplane departed the runway into a ditch, and subsequently impacted a fence. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the student pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. During the accident the airplane's wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that prior to initial taxi for the practice flight the airplane's hand brake and right brake pedal felt "spongy." Both became firm after he pumped them several times. Before the engine run-up the student pilot again attempted to activate the hand brake; however, he was only successful after pumping it several times. The pilot then elected to takeoff.
Probable Cause: The student pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a known brake problem. Contributing to the accident were the malfunctioning brake and the rough terrain in the excursion area.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN09CA020
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 10:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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