On March 10, 1987, a Cessna 320E (registration N712SF) operated by School OF The Ozarks was involved in an aviation accident near Point Lookout, MO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing roll, the aircraft veered right and departed the runway, descending sloping terrain before the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft nosed over. Examination revealed a leaking brake hydraulic line fitting.
Event Description
A student pilot landed the aircraft and allowed it to slow before applying brakes. The student reported that the aircraft then began veering to the right side of the runway. Attempts by both the student and a certified flight instructor to correct the situation were ineffective. The aircraft subsequently departed the right side of the runway, made a sharp right turn, and descended down sloping terrain. The nose gear then collapsed and the aircraft nosed over inverted.
Aircraft Examination
Inspection of the brake system revealed a leaking hydraulic line 90-degree fitting at the brake. The system had been inspected 10 months and 103 flight hours prior to the accident.
Additional Information
The investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, injuries, or weather conditions. No probable cause was stated.