Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-31-325 near Newark, NJ — 2009-04-02

Final reportERA09CA227
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Date
2009-04-02
Location
Newark, NJ, USA
Airport
EWR
Aircraft
PIPER PA-31-325
Registration
N707AG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.

NTSB narrative

The pilot aborted a previous takeoff because he was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane. He taxied the airplane to parking, inspected it visually, and elected to attempt another takeoff. During taxi, the control tower directed the pilot to complete a 180-degree turn. While turning, the pilot experienced a loss of brake pressure and directional control. He then applied asymmetrical engine power in an effort to complete the turn, but struck a fence post resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. Inspection of the airplane by the FAA revealed inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.

NTSB coding

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