Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Kodiak, AK — 2008-04-21

Final reportANC08LA055
Sign in to save
Date
2008-04-21
Location
Kodiak, AK, USA
Airport
PADQ
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N3043E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing a tailwheel equipped airplane at the conclusion of a cross-country business flight. As the tailwheel touched down, it began to wobble, and the pilot applied the brakes. The left brake was ineffective, and the airplane ground looped to the right. As a consequence, the left main landing gear axle and wheel separated from the landing gear strut, and the airplane received structural damage. The pilot indicated that he previously had a malfunction of the left brake, which was remedied by the addition of brake fluid, but he did not find any leak at that time. The airplane was not inspected by NTSB or FAA personnel.

NTSB coding

View NTSB final report

Related mishaps