No fatalities

4 Jan 2014: CESSNA 140 G — Marana, AZ

Marana, AZ, United States

On 4 Jan 2014, a CESSNA 140 G was involved in an aviation accident near Marana, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then released brake pressure, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the taxi speed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During fast taxi after four landings, application of both toe brakes led to a gradual right turn. Left rudder and left brake inputs did not correct the tightening turn. At the runway edge, the airplane nosed down and tilted left, substantially damaging the left wing.

Accident Sequence

According to the pilot, the accident occurred during a fast taxi after completing four landings. While taxiing, the pilot applied both toe brakes. The airplane then began a gradual turn to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the right turn by applying left rudder control, followed by left brake input. However, neither action was able to correct the tightening right-hand turn. As the airplane reached the edge of the runway, it nosed down and tilted to the left, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.

Pilot Statements

The pilot reported that the right brake was "dragging" throughout the accident sequence. He noted that despite his corrective inputs, the airplane continued to turn right and could not be steered away from the runway edge.

Damage

The left wing sustained substantial damage during the event. No other damage was reported.

Contributing factors

Causes

BrakeDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Surface speed/braking — Not attained/maintained