On February 16, 1995, a Cessna 172M (registration N9512H) operated by Pdz Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Corona, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment after aborting a takeoff and improper use of the brakes during the abort. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Pilot aborted takeoff after slow acceleration; right brake locked, aircraft departed runway into soft grass, nose gear caught, and aircraft came to rest inverted. FAA found no mechanical issues.
Accident Sequence
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the aircraft was slow to accelerate. He decided to abort the takeoff and subsequently reduced engine power, retracted the flaps, and applied the brakes. According to the pilot, the right brake locked, causing the aircraft to depart the runway and enter soft grass. The nose gear caught in the grass, and the aircraft came to rest inverted. Winds were reported as down the runway at 10 knots.
Post-Accident Examination
An FAA inspector conducted an examination of the brake system and the airspeed indicator. The inspection revealed no mechanical problems with either system.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Feb 1995 Cessna 172M accident near Corona, CA?
Pilot aborted takeoff after slow acceleration; right brake locked, aircraft departed runway into soft grass, nose gear caught, and aircraft came to rest inverted. FAA found no mechanical issues.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Feb 1995 Cessna 172M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Feb 1995 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N9512H, operated by Pdz Aviation, Inc., at Corona, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment after aborting a takeoff and improper use of the brakes during the abort.
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