Casualties unknown

2015-07-24: Piper PA-32-300-6 — EPKW, PL

EPKW, PL

On July 24, 2015, a Piper PA-32-300-6 was involved in an aviation accident near EPKW, PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A faulty brake assembly on the right main landing gear prevented effective steering during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).

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On 24 July 2015, a Piper PA-32-300-6 experienced a right main gear brake failure after landing at EPKW, causing loss of directional control. The pilot taxied back safely; no injuries occurred.

Incident Overview

On 24 July 2015 at 11:30 LMT, a professional pilot landing a Piper PA-32-300-6 on asphalt runway 13 at EPKW encountered a loss of directional control. Approximately 250 meters after touchdown, the aircraft veered left and rolled onto the grass. After another 200 meters and deceleration, the pilot regained control and taxied back onto the asphalt runway, then proceeded via taxiway B to the parking area.

Post-Flight Inspection

Following the flight, a post-flight inspection revealed that the right main landing gear brake assembly was faulty, providing no braking action.

Cause

The stated cause of the incident was a faulty right brake assembly, which prevented effective directional control during the landing roll.

Safety Recommendations

No safety recommendations or preventive actions were issued or taken by the investigating entity.

Probable cause

A faulty brake assembly on the right main landing gear prevented effective steering during the landing roll.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2015-1498/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.