Brake failure and fire during taxi at Sevilla Airport

No fatalities • Sevilla, Spain

A Piper PA-28-161 experienced a brake failure while taxiing at Sevilla Airport, resulting in a fire on the landing gear and wing.

What happened

On September 9, 2017, at 19:18 local time, a Piper PA-28-161, registered as EC-JCI, was taxiing at Sevilla Airport in Sevilla, Spain. During the taxi phase, the aircraft experienced a brake failure, which caused the airplane to depart from the taxiway.

Following the departure from the taxiway, a fire ignited on the right main landing gear and the wing. The flight, which originated from Sevilla Airport, was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). There were no injuries to the pilot or the single passenger on board, though the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Sep 2016 PIPER PA-28-161 accident near Sevilla, Spain?

A Piper PA-28-161 experienced a brake failure while taxiing at Sevilla Airport, resulting in a fire on the landing gear and wing.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Sep 2016 PIPER PA-28-161 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Sep 2016 involved a PIPER PA-28-161, at Sevilla, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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