ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287086
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| Date: | Thursday 2 April 2009 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-31-325 |
| Owner/operator: | Emersums LLC |
| Registration: | N707AG |
| MSN: | 31-8012001 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3482 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming TI0-540 SER |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Newark, New Jersey -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Newark-Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR/KEWR) |
| Newark-Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR/KEWR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot aborted a previous takeoff because he was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane. He taxied the airplane to parking, inspected it visually, and elected to attempt another takeoff. During taxi, the control tower directed the pilot to complete a 180-degree turn. While turning, the pilot experienced a loss of brake pressure and directional control. He then applied asymmetrical engine power in an effort to complete the turn, but struck a fence post resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. Inspection of the airplane by the FAA revealed inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA09CA227
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 07:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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