Pilot Debrief

HAWKER MK-20 Sea Fury near Breakenridge, TX — 2010-10-20

Final reportCEN11CA059
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Date
2010-10-20
Location
Breakenridge, TX, USA
Airport
BKD
Aircraft
HAWKER MK-20 Sea Fury
Registration
C-FGAT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The improperly adjusted brakes and the pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with a known brake deficiency.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that prior to the accident flight and after the last annual inspection, the airplane had displayed poor (soft) braking qualities. This substandard braking capability required the pilot to pump the brakes to adequately decelerate on the ground. The pilot departed for a cross-country flight and did not lock the tailwheel. During landing at the destination airport, he was unable to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped counterclockwise, resulting in right landing gear collapsing and the right wing sustaining substantial damage. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the wheel brakes were improperly adjusted.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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