No fatalities

PIPER PA-22-160 accident at Roanoke, TX, 27 May 2022

Roanoke, TX, United States

On May 27, 2022, a PIPER PA-22-160 operated by HASHLEY GARY L was involved in an aviation accident near Roanoke, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s brake system that resulted in a hole in the brake line, the loss of brake fluid, and the subsequent loss of brake functionality. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

Inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s brake system that resulted in a hole in the brake line, the loss of brake fluid, and the subsequent loss of brake functionality.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Not serviced/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 May 2022 PIPER PA-22-160 accident near Roanoke, TX?

Inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s brake system that resulted in a hole in the brake line, the loss of brake fluid, and the subsequent loss of brake functionality.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 May 2022 PIPER PA-22-160 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 May 2022 involved a PIPER PA-22-160, operated by HASHLEY GARY L, at Roanoke, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s brake system that resulted in a hole in the brake line, the loss of brake fluid, and the subsequent loss of brake functionality.