Accident Summary
On January 13, 2022, at about 1306 mountain standard time, an Extra Flugzeugbau GMBH EA-300L airplane, registration N203EX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the right wheel brake failed during the landing roll. The tailwheel-equipped airplane subsequently ground looped. During the accident sequence, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right aileron was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that the preflight, taxi, takeoff, and flight were uneventful until the landing roll.
Examination Findings
Postaccident examination of the brake by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the brake pad had separated from the brake assembly. The brake pad was found on the airplane’s taxi route. Examination revealed that the pad did not fit into the assembly properly, which could result in its coming loose and separating. Additionally, the brake pad was not authorized for use in the accident airplane make and model.