Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA91LA114

GREEN RIVER, UT, USA

Aircraft #1

N4664S

CESSNA TR182

Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON A PRIVATE DIRT AIRSTRIP, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT BRAKING WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE IN TIME BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND INTO A DITCH. THE PILOT LATER REPORTED THAT THE BRAKES WERE WORN TO THE RIVETS.

Probable Cause and Findings

WORN BRAKES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: POOR MAINTENANCE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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