ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358351
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| Date: | Monday 28 August 1995 |
| Time: | 08:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bede BD-4 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N511BD |
| MSN: | 511 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 750 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Connellsville, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Atlantic City, NJ (ACY |
| (2G3) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the right brake 'completely failed immediately,' but the left brake functioned and pulled the aircraft to the left. Right rudder application was unable to correct this, and the aircraft went off the left side of the runway and into a ditch. Examination of the brakes revealed 'no signs of visible fluid leakage or broken lines.' The brake master cylinder caps were removed to check for fluid. The right cylinder showed no sign of fluid, and the left showed very little sign of fluid. There were no leaks or mechanical discrepancies in the brake system.
Probable Cause: Loss of braking action at the right brake, due to a low level of hydraulic fluid and inadequate maintenance, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC95LA218
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 12:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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