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Pilot Loses Control on Wet Sod Runway, Aircraft Veers Off (N6214L)

Rock Hill, SC, US

On June 1, 1995, an American AA-1 (registration N6214L) operated by Richard D. Mcchesney was involved in an aviation accident near Rock Hill, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: AN INOPERATIVE LEFT MAIN WHEEL BRAKE THAT RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE WET, GRASS RUNWAY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot lost control of an airplane on a wet sod runway, causing it to veer right and collide with terrain. Post-accident repairs included rebuilding the left brake caliper due to inadequate brake authority.

Accident Details

A pilot landed a single-engine airplane on a 2,600-foot wet, sod runway. The aircraft is equipped with a non-steerable nose wheel.

Sequence of Events

Upon touchdown, the pilot used rudder and brakes to maintain the centerline. Approximately three-quarters down the runway, the pilot lost control, and the airplane suddenly veered right. It collided with terrain and came to a complete stop 10 feet off the runway.

Post-Accident Actions

Following the accident, repairs were made to the airplane, including rebuilding the left brake caliper because of inadequate brake authority.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jun 1995 American AA-1 accident near Rock Hill, SC?

A pilot lost control of an airplane on a wet sod runway, causing it to veer right and collide with terrain. Post-accident repairs included rebuilding the left brake caliper due to inadequate brake authority.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jun 1995 involved an American AA-1, registration N6214L, operated by Richard D. Mcchesney, at Rock Hill, SC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

AN INOPERATIVE LEFT MAIN WHEEL BRAKE THAT RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE WET, GRASS RUNWAY.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03605. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.