Casualties unknown

Gravel Wedged in Left Brake Leads to Nose-Over During Landing (N4938F)

Kimberling City, MO, US

On July 2, 1993, a Cessna U206A (registration N4938F) operated by Joseph Fisk was involved in an aviation accident near Kimberling City, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A piece of gravel wedged between the left brake disk and brake housing, locking the left wheel. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing rollout, a general aviation aircraft veered left, departed the runway, slid, and nosed over after a piece of gravel locked the left brake.

Event Description

During the landing rollout, the aircraft began to drift to the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to correct the drift by applying full right rudder and right brake. Despite these inputs, the aircraft continued to the left, departing the runway surface. It then slid for approximately 100 feet before the nose wheel caught on the terrain, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Post-Inspection Findings

A subsequent inspection of the aircraft revealed that a small piece of gravel had become wedged between the left brake disk and the brake housing. This obstruction held the left wheel in a locked position, which prevented it from rotating freely. The locked wheel is consistent with the observed inability to control the drift direction.

Conclusion

The incident resulted from the presence of foreign material in the braking system. No information was provided regarding injuries, aircraft damage, or other factors.

Probable cause

A piece of gravel wedged between the left brake disk and brake housing, locking the left wheel.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1993 Cessna U206A accident near Kimberling City, MO?

During landing rollout, a general aviation aircraft veered left, departed the runway, slid, and nosed over after a piece of gravel locked the left brake.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 1993 involved a Cessna U206A, registration N4938F, operated by Joseph Fisk, at Kimberling City, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A piece of gravel wedged between the left brake disk and brake housing, locking the left wheel.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12832. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.