Aviation Accident Summary NYC89LA182

MATTITUCK, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N1707H

PIPER PA-28R-201

Analysis

DURING THE ROLL-OUT AFTER LANDING, THE RIGHT BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED. THE PILOT TURNED OFF ONTO A TAXIWAY AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY & THE PLANE COLLIDED WITH TWO PARKED AIRPLANES. EXAMINATION OF THE BRAKES REVEALED A HYDRAULIC LEAK AT THE RIGHT WHEEL.

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF RIGHT BRAKING ACTION DUE TO A HYDRAULIC LEAK.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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