On August 24, 1986, a Piper PA-23-250 (registration N50HZ) was involved in an aviation accident near Wadsworth, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft veered off the right side of runway 02 during the landing roll due to loss of directional control. Post-accident inspection revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the brake system.
What happened
During the landing roll on runway 02, the pilot lost directional control and the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway. Reported winds were from 290 degrees at 8 knots.
The investigation
The wreckage examination failed to disclose any malfunction or failure. The aircraft brake system operated normally during the post-accident examination.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
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