On October 20, 1982, a Piper PA-23-250 (registration N62721) operated by Ralph A. Jessar & Benson Krieg was involved in an aviation accident near N. Myrtle Beach, SC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot set the parking brake after starting the aircraft and turned attention to a checklist. When he looked up, the aircraft was moving. Despite applying toe brakes and pulling the parking brake, it collided with another aircraft, causing substantial damage.
Sequence of Events
The pilot set the parking brake after starting the aircraft. He then diverted his attention to the checklist. When he looked up, the aircraft was moving. The pilot attempted to stop the aircraft by both pushing the toe brakes and pulling the parking brake. The aircraft collided with another aircraft, causing substantial damage.
Engineering Report
Piper Engineering personnel reported that under normal circumstances, the parking brake could be overridden by firm application of toe brakes. However, they noted that if the parking brake was being held in the 'on' position with 20 pounds of force, approximately 200 pounds of toe brake pressure would be required before it could be overcome and before more hydraulic pressure could be applied to the wheel brakes.
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