Casualties unknown

1992-07-04: Cessna 172N (N734VF) — Phoenix Aviation — Chesterfield, MO

Chesterfield, MO, US

On July 4, 1992, a Cessna 172N (registration N734VF) operated by Phoenix Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Chesterfield, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT BRAKE SYSTEM BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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After landing, the airplane veered left and struck a runway edge light. Investigation revealed abraded tire tread exposing cord on both main landing gear tires. The pilot recalled using the parking brake earlier and needing extra power to taxi.

Accident Details

The accident airplane veered to the left after touchdown and collided with a runway edge light. The aircraft had landed at an airport earlier, and the pilot parked using the parking brake. Upon returning to the airplane, the pilot did not remember the status of the parking brake. He did recall that it seemed to take more than the usual amount of power to taxi the airplane.

Pilot's Observations

The pilot stated that he thought he had a flat tire during the landing. After viewing skid marks on the runway, he concluded that the tires were probably sliding on the pavement. No further details about the pilot's actions or the runway conditions were provided.

Examination Findings

An examination of the main landing gear tires revealed that an oval-shaped portion of the tread on both tires had been abraded away, exposing the underlying tire cord pattern. The runway edge light was damaged in the collision. The source does not specify the extent of damage to the light or any other aircraft components.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15111. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.