On January 19, 1995, a Boeing 737-247 (registration N4515W) operated by Air South, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Atlanta, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, IN THAT THEY DID NOT PROPERLY DIAGNOSE DISCREPANCIES IN THE ANTISKID BRAKING SYSTEM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
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During the landing roll, braking was initially felt then lost, causing the aircraft to depart the runway end and stop in the grass. Examination revealed crossed brake lines and inoperative skid detect circuit.
Incident Overview
The flight crew reported that the flight proceeded normally until the landing roll. During the landing roll, the first officer felt the antiskid releasing, and the captain took over the controls. Braking action was initially felt, but then all braking action was lost. The aircraft departed the end of the runway and came to a stop about 200 feet past the departure end, in the grass. The left outboard main tire was blown.
Examination Findings
Examination of the aircraft revealed that the left inboard antiskid valve brake and return lines were crossed. Additionally, the left inboard skid detect circuit was found inoperative. The wiring to the left inboard and left outboard wheel speed transducers was also crossed. There was also evidence that the aircraft had hydroplaned near the departure end of the runway.
Prior Testing
The aircraft discrepancies were not discovered during antiskid system testing performed about 2 weeks prior to the accident.
What happened in the 19 Jan 1995 Boeing 737-247 accident near Atlanta, GA?
During the landing roll, braking was initially felt then lost, causing the aircraft to depart the runway end and stop in the grass. Examination revealed crossed brake lines and inoperative skid detect circuit.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jan 1995 Boeing 737-247 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jan 1995 involved a Boeing 737-247, registration N4515W, operated by Air South, Inc., at Atlanta, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, IN THAT THEY DID NOT PROPERLY DIAGNOSE DISCREPANCIES IN THE ANTISKID BRAKING SYSTEM.
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