Casualties unknown

1982-01-10: Cessna 305 (L-19) (N5639V) — Civil Air Patrol — Mokuleia, HI

Mokuleia, HI, US

On January 10, 1982, a Cessna 305 (L-19) (registration N5639V) operated by Civil Air Patrol was involved in an aviation accident near Mokuleia, HI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which was caused by a failed right brake due to worn and missing brake lining. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During the landing roll, an aircraft began to veer left and failed to respond to control inputs. The plane continued off the left side of the runway, resulting in damage to the right wing after investigation revealed a failed right brake with missing back plate lining.

What happened

During the landing roll, the aircraft began to veer to the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation using right rudder and brake application, but the plane would not respond to these inputs. Consequently, the aircraft continued off the left side of the runway, resulting in damage to the right wing.

The investigation

An examination of the aircraft revealed that the right brake had failed. Further inspection showed that the brake lining for the back plate was missing. Additionally, the pressure plate lining was worn down, with only about 3/32 inch of lining remaining.

Findings

The failure of the right brake contributed to the aircraft's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The worn and missing brake components were identified as the primary mechanical issues leading to the accident.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which was caused by a failed right brake due to worn and missing brake lining.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02283. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.