ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356054
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| Date: | Sunday 6 April 1997 |
| Time: | 12:55 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-34-200T |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8188X |
| MSN: | 348070182 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3294 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental TSIO-360-EB |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Healdsburg, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Red Bluff, CA (KRBL) |
| (O31) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the flight was normal through landing touchdown. When he applied the wheel brakes after landing, both pedals went all the way down. By pumping the brakes he was able to get some braking action from the right brake. It became apparent to him that he would not be able to stop the aircraft on the 2,700-foot-long runway, and there was insufficient runway remaining to go-around. He permitted the aircraft to veer to the right, off the runway, and ground loop in the run-up area. He said that in the two previous landings that morning the brakes functioned properly. The reason for the brake failure was not determined.
Probable Cause: The loss of pressure in the landing gear normal brake system for undetermined reasons requiring the pilot to make an intentional ground loop to stop the aircraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA153
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 18:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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