Casualties unknown

1995-06-22: Cessna 310 (N5302A) — Henderson, NV

Henderson, NV, US

On June 22, 1995, a Cessna 310 (registration N5302A) was involved in an aviation accident near Henderson, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: a brake system malfunction for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft landed long on a 5,000-foot runway, rolled nearly to the end before braking, and neither pilot nor passenger brakes were effective. Inspection found no brake system issues, flat spots, or skid marks.

Landing and Rollout

The aircraft touched down approximately one-third of the way along the 5,000-foot runway. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled for about two-thirds of the remaining runway distance before the pilot began to apply the brakes. The pilot then applied full brake pressure and pumped the brakes, but reported no braking action. The passenger also applied the brakes on their side, but that was ineffective. The passenger stated that the aircraft touched down "a little bit fast."

Post-Accident Inspection

An inspection of the aircraft and the accident site revealed no discrepancies with the brake system. No flat spots were found on either main tire, and there were no visible skid marks on the runway. The runway surface was dry and free of foreign material. Winds were from the northeast at less than 5 knots.

Brake System Condition

Despite the pilot's report of no braking action, the brake system was found to be fully functional. The absence of flat spots and skid marks indicates that the brakes may not have been effectively applied or that the aircraft's speed and remaining distance were insufficient to produce visible evidence of braking.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03751. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.