On May 1, 2002, a Cessna 182A (registration N5198D) was involved in an aviation accident near Moneta, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A slow leak of brake fluid from the right brake cylinder, which eventually resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
While taxiing after landing, a student pilot's airplane experienced a right brake failure, veered off the taxiway into a ditch, and nosed over. Examination found the right brake cylinder empty of fluid.
Accident Description
A student pilot completed a landing and subsequently made a left turn onto a taxiway designated as the "teardrop" taxiway. During the turn, the right brake failed. The airplane departed the taxiway, entered a ditch, and nosed over.
Post-Accident Examination
Following the accident, an examination of the braking system was conducted. The right brake cylinder was found to be devoid of fluid. No holes or leaks were observed in the brake system, apart from a small amount of fluid present on the cylinder shaft. The brake system had last been inspected approximately four and a half months prior, during the airplane's most recent annual inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 May 2002 Cessna 182A accident near Moneta, VA?
While taxiing after landing, a student pilot's airplane experienced a right brake failure, veered off the taxiway into a ditch, and nosed over. Examination found the right brake cylinder empty of fluid.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 May 2002 Cessna 182A accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 May 2002 involved a Cessna 182A, registration N5198D, at Moneta, VA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A slow leak of brake fluid from the right brake cylinder, which eventually resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness.
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