Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Brake Lock-Up During Landing; No Mechanical Fault Found (N731RF)

South Oxford, MS, US

On September 23, 1999, a Cessna A188B (registration N731RF) was involved in an aviation accident near South Oxford, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper use of the brakes during the landing rollout. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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The pilot reported left brake lock-up during landing, causing the airplane to veer left and eventually flip after the right brake also locked. A mechanic found no mechanical malfunction.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the left brake locked up, causing the airplane to pull to the left. The pilot attempted to compensate with the right brake, but the left brake continued to pull harder to the left. Eventually, the right brake also locked up, causing the airplane to flip upside down.

Mechanic Examination

An aircraft mechanic who examined the accident airplane reported that no mechanical malfunction was found with the brakes. The condition of the brakes, as inspected, did not reveal any defects or abnormalities that could explain the reported lock-up.

Discussion

The sequence of events, as described by the pilot, suggests a brake-related issue that led to a loss of directional control during landing. However, the post-accident examination by a mechanic did not identify any mechanical faults. The circumstances surrounding the brake lock-up remain unverified by physical evidence.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19838. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.