Aviation Accident Summary NYC83LA145

BLOCK ISLAND, RI, USA

Aircraft #1

N6901H

CESSNA 172M

Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING A LANDING, THE BRAKES FAILED & HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE RWY. THE ACFT RAN OFF THE END & CAME TO REST IN BUSHES WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE OUTBOARD PRESSURE PLATE & LINING HAD SEPARATED FROM EACH BRAKE. REPORTEDLY, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN WORKING NORMALLY UNTIL THEY FAILED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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