Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary BFO92LA118

HAMILTON, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N19361

WACO AVN-8

Analysis

THE PILOT WAS LANDING TO THE SOUTH ON A 2200-FOOT GRASS STRIP, WHEN ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE BEFORE IT EXITED THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A SOFT PATCH AND NOSED OVER. THE FAA REPORTED SKID MARKS ON THE RUNWAY, AND EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING OVERRUN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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