Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW89LA111

AUSTIN, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N655A

PIPER PA-22

Analysis

THE PILOT EXECUTED A DOWNWIND LANDING WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 KNOTS OF TAILWIND AND EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE AIRCRAFT OVERRAN THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER AT THE DEPARTURE END.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT BRAKE SYSTEM. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH TAIL WIND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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