2003-08-23: Cessna 188B — David Lemay — Monette, AR

Casualties unknown • Monette, AR, US

Probable cause

Failure of the right brake and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted a drainage ditch following a loss of directional control during takeoff. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll, the right brake failed and the airplane veered to the left of the runway. The pilot pulled the engine power to idle and the tail of the airplane came down. The airplane veered across several cotton rows and impacted a drainage ditch. Inspection of the airplane revealed a hole in the right brake line which allowed brake fluid to leak out of the system.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-08-23 Cessna 188B accident near Monette, AR?

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted a drainage ditch following a loss of directional control during takeoff. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll, the right brake failed and the airplane veered to the left of the runway. The pilot pulled the engine power to idle and the tail of the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-08-23 involved a Cessna 188B, registration N5647G, operated by David Lemay, at Monette, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the right brake and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030904X01460. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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