No fatalities

9 Sep 2016: PIPER PA-28-161 — Sevilla, Spain

Sevilla, Spain

On 9 Sep 2016, a PIPER PA-28-161 was involved in an aviation accident near Sevilla, Spain. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane departed the taxiway as a result of a brake failure. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 9, 2017, a Piper PA-28-161 (EC-JCI) experienced a brake failure while taxiing at Sevilla Airport, Spain. The aircraft departed the taxiway and sustained a fire on the right main landing gear and wing, resulting in substantial damage. No injuries were reported.

Incident Overview

On September 9, 2017, at 1918 local time, a Piper PA-28-161 with Spanish registration EC-JCI was taxiing at Sevilla Airport in Sevilla, Spain, when a brake failure occurred. The aircraft departed the taxiway as a direct result of the brake failure. Subsequently, a fire broke out on the right main landing gear and wing. The airplane sustained substantial damage.

Occupants and Operator

The aircraft was occupied by a private pilot and one passenger. No injuries were reported. The airplane was registered to Real Aeroclub de Sevilla.

Meteorological Conditions

Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the incident.

Flight Origin

According to the report, the flight originated from Sevilla Airport.

Investigation

This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Spanish government. The information released is limited to that provided by the Spanish authorities. Further details may be obtained from Comision de Inestigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil.

Probable cause

The airplane departed the taxiway as a result of a brake failure.