the inadvertent ground loop during landing roll. A contributing factor was the partial brake system failure.
— NTSB Determination
The pilot receiving instruction said, "Late in landing roll ... at approximately 25-30 mph brakes were applied and left brake failed due to ruptured brake line. Airplane veered right and ground-looped causing left wing tip and left elevator to contact runway." An examination of the airplane's left main landing gear showed that the left brake line was cracked, flattened, and leaking brake fluid.
The pilot receiving instruction said, "Late in landing roll ... at approximately 25-30 mph brakes were applied and left brake failed due to ruptured brake line. Airplane veered right and ground-looped causing left wing tip and left elevator to contact runway." An examination of the airplane's left main landing gear…
The accident on 2002-04-28 involved a Cessna A185E, registration N4730Q, at Greeley, CO.
the inadvertent ground loop during landing roll. A contributing factor was the partial brake system failure.
Loading the flight search…