Accident Overview
On May 4, 2016, at approximately 1130 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B airplane, registration N8400K, was substantially damaged during a landing at O'Brien Flying Service Airport (LA71), Ames, Louisiana. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The aircraft was owned and operated by O'Briens Flying Service, Inc., under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137, conducting aerial spraying operations.
Flight History
The local flight departed a private airport at about 1110. The pilot had been performing spray operations since 0730 that day. During an attempted landing at a private satellite airport, the pilot noticed that the right brake was not functioning. He executed a go-around and diverted to LA71, intending to use a longer and wider runway.
Landing and Impact
While landing on Runway 3, the airplane drifted left during the rollout. The pilot applied full engine power in an unsuccessful attempt to correct the aircraft back to the centerline. Subsequently, the airplane impacted a fence, causing damage to both wings.
Examination Findings
An examination by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors revealed a failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic fluid line. The failure occurred at the b-nut for the engine cowl feed through fitting. The part number for the failed line was Right Hand Tube Assembly, P/N A2526-4.