Casualties unknown

Piper Aircraft Ground Loops During Landing Roll After Brake Failure (N3029Z)

Bennettsville, SC, US

On October 29, 2005, a Piper PA-22-160 (registration N3029Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Bennettsville, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The malfunction of the wheel brake assembly due to low fluid level that resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that during landing roll on runway 24, the airplane veered right and ground looped after the left brake failed due to low master cylinder fluid. No injuries were reported.

Incident Overview

A pilot experienced a loss of directional control during the landing roll after a short cross-country flight. The flight, which was described as uneventful, originated from Camden, South Carolina and concluded at Bennettsville, South Carolina.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, after touchdown on runway 24, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation by steering with the tail wheel, but these efforts were unsuccessful. The airplane subsequently departed the runway surface and ground looped. During the ground loop, the left wing made contact with the ground.

Mechanical Condition

The pilot reported that the left brake master cylinder was low on fluid, and as a result, the left brake did not engage. No further details about the condition of other systems or the aircraft were provided.

Pilot Actions

The pilot stated that the only corrective action taken was an attempt to steer using the tail wheel. No other maneuvers or emergency procedures were mentioned.

Aftermath

The incident resulted in damage to the left wing. The pilot did not report any injuries. No additional information about the aircraft type, registration, or other specifics was available in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051108X01800. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.