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Brake Failure Leads to Runway Excursion and Wing Damage (N1528D)

Heber City, UT, US

On November 25, 2005, a Cessna 195A (registration N1528D) was involved in an aviation accident near Heber City, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the right brake, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and a nose down. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that during landing roll, the right brake failed after initial application, causing the aircraft to swerve left, depart the runway, and sustain structural damage to the right wing.

Accident Summary

The pilot reported that the landing and roll out were normal until the airspeed slowed to about 40 knots, at which point brakes were required to maintain directional control. He applied both brakes, and initially, the right brake held, but then it failed. The airplane subsequently swerved to the left, departed the runway, tipped to the right dragging the right wing, and then nosed down.

Damage

The outboard section of the right wing sustained structural damage.

Pilot Account

The pilot stated that the landing and roll out were normal until the airspeed slowed to about 40 knots, when brakes were required to maintain directional control. He applied both brakes, and initially, the right brake held, but then it failed. The airplane then swerved to the left, departed the runway, tipped to the right dragging the right wing, and nosed down.

No other information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or environmental conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Nov 2005 Cessna 195A accident near Heber City, UT?

A pilot reported that during landing roll, the right brake failed after initial application, causing the aircraft to swerve left, depart the runway, and sustain structural damage to the right wing.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Nov 2005 Cessna 195A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Nov 2005 involved a Cessna 195A, registration N1528D, at Heber City, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the right brake, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and a nose down.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051207X01949. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.