On March 31, 1995, a Cessna 195A (registration N1048D) was involved in an aviation accident near Albuquerque, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE BRAKE SYSTEM (LEFT BRAKE). A FACTOR WAS THE RIGHT QUARTERING TAILWIND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing on Runway 17 with a right quartering tailwind, the airplane drifted left then right. Left rudder and brake application had no effect, leading to a ground loop and collapse of the left main landing gear. Missing left brake assembly puck clips were found.
Accident Sequence
The pilot received an ATIS report indicating wind from 290 degrees at 8 knots and accepted a clearance to land on Runway 17. On final approach, the pilot was advised that winds were calm but perceived a right quartering tailwind. During the landing roll, the airplane drifted left. The pilot applied right rudder and brake, which corrected the drift. Subsequently, the airplane drifted right. Application of left rudder and brake had no effect, and the airplane groundlooped, collapsing the left main landing gear.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the left brake assembly puck clips were missing.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 31 Mar 1995 Cessna 195A accident near Albuquerque, NM?
During landing on Runway 17 with a right quartering tailwind, the airplane drifted left then right. Left rudder and brake application had no effect, leading to a ground loop and collapse of the left main landing gear. Missing left brake assembly puck clips were found.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Mar 1995 Cessna 195A accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Mar 1995 involved a Cessna 195A, registration N1048D, at Albuquerque, NM.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE BRAKE SYSTEM (LEFT BRAKE). A FACTOR WAS THE RIGHT QUARTERING TAILWIND.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…