Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 175 near Mesquite, TX — 2023-06-21

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Date
2023-06-21
Location
Mesquite, TX, USA
Airport
HQZ
Aircraft
CESSNA 175
Registration
N9354B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to corroded brake caliper pins.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, after touchdown on the runway the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and impacted a precision approach path indicator light. The right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. After the accident, a runway inspection revealed a continuous black tire mark from near the runway centerline, consistent with the position of the left main gear when landing. The tire mark terminated at the runway edge, where a tire impression began and continued to the wreckage location. A postaccident examination of the left wheel brake revealed corroded caliper pins, which prevented the brake caliper from free floating as designed. This corrosion likely prevented the tire from rotating and resulted in the uncorrectable veer off the runway.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Proper maintenance of the left wheel brake caliper could have prevented the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents3

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