# NTSB investigations: Brake

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA318.md): Cessna 140 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N77061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA26LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA210.md): John Bradley Vans RV-7 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2026 · N519JS · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the left wheel brake system with debris, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR26LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA114.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2026 · N636DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel equipped airplane at a backcountry airstrip, and while taxiing on rough terrain, the tailwheel spring failed and the tailwheel assembly separated from the airplane. The pilot shut down the airplane and exited to…
- [NTSB WPR26LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA075.md): Maule M-5-235C · Jay Em, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2026 · N56500 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control and subsequent nose over due to the inadvertent engagement of the right wheel parking brake as a result of cabin floor carpeting migrating between the right brake master cylinder and parking brake locking lever.
- [NTSB ERA26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA076.md): Cessna 172N · East Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 22, 2025 · N1517E · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > A loss of brake effectiveness during taxi, which resulted in a collision with another airplane.
- [NTSB ERA26LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2025 · N1882V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA018.md): Cessna 180 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2025 · N249MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA002.md): Champion 7GC · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2025 · N621E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with the recently installed brakes and tundra tires.
- [NTSB CEN25LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA351.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Nora Springs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2025 · N45JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision-making for the attempted landing, which resulted in a runway overrun due to inadequate runway landing distance with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN25LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA293.md): Piper PA-31T3 · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2025 · N401VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB ANC25LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA039.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2025 · N44473 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA25LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA196.md): Chris Wallen/Michael Pliske Just Acft Highlander · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2025 · N788MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR25LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA178.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2025 · N9404N · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the brake system during landing due to a hydraulic fluid leak, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA153.md): Piper PA-30 · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2025 · N8339Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ overcorrection during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inability to correct the pilot’s actions because due to brakes only being installed on the…
- [NTSB ANC25LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA011.md): Raytheon C90A · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2024 · N438CA · Substantial damage
  > A temporary reduction in the airplane’s braking effectiveness during engine start following an exterior wash, which resulted in its uncommanded forward movement and collision with a parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s delayed…
- [NTSB CEN25LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA055.md): Cessna 140 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2024 · N2933N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive use of wheel brakes to regain directional control which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR25LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA018.md): Cessna 180 · Venator, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2024 · N7847C · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN24LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA329.md): Cessna 414 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N1652T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of brake fluid for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of braking effectiveness during landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA204.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Winifred, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2024 · N5519C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent excessive application of brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN24LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA234.md): Mooney M20J · Ava, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2024 · N123WJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion during landing. Contributing to the accident was the degraded brake system on the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR24LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA168.md): Maule M-5-210C · Hooper, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N62062 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC24LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA033.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dry Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2024 · N4387Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s excessive use of brakes during landing, and the pilot providing instruction’s inadequate supervision, resulting in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA141.md): Cessna T206H · Halls Crossing, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2024 · N50101 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a tree during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reported brake malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA092.md): Textron 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 20, 2024 · N321EP · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right brake during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR24LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA078.md): Cessna 172L · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2024 · N7250Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll due to a malfunctioning brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA045.md): Cessna 170B · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N170HT · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursion
- [NTSB WPR24LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA027.md): Kitfox S5 · Ririe, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2023 · N88VJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA017.md): Aviat A1 · Tellico Plains, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2023 · N958TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of brakes after landing long on a constrained runway and with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN24LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA014.md): Cirrus SR22 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2023 · N969JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake assembly due to excessive brake lining wear, which resulted in a thermally damaged piston O-ring, hydraulic fluid leak, and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB DCA23LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA468.md): Boeing 737-9 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2023 · N37560 · Substantial damage
  > Overheated brakes due to the extended taxi at a higher power setting in an attempt to burn off fuel to achieve the proper takeoff weight that resulted in a wheel fire during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA420.md): Cessna 150K · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · N6398G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.
- [NTSB CEN23LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA403.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2023 · N39TT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of braking effectiveness during landing for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA312.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Dixon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2023 · N50443 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control after striking an unidentified object during landing on an unimproved runway, and his subsequent use of excessive braking that resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA281.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2023 · N3662Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a brake failure for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC23LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA040.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N83330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing on a sand bar, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA134.md): Cessna 182S · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2023 · N397ME · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the airplane’s right main wheel brake, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion during landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA076.md): Cessna 210N · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N210CU · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brake system O-rings on the left landing gear trunnion, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to drain from the left brake system, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR23LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA028.md): Eclipse Aerospace EA500 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2022 · N150NE · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the right brake wheel speed transducer, which rendered the right wheel brake ineffective during landing, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to follow the correct procedures to restore braking action during the…
- [NTSB WPR22LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA365.md): Mary Alexander JA30 Superstol · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2022 · N119AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brake during an attempt to avoid wildlife while taxing resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA355.md): Hartunian Robert Pulsar XP · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2022 · N204BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control after landing with an excessive ground speed due to a tailwind which, resulted in a severe shimmy which subsequently damaged a hydraulic brake line.
- [NTSB ANC22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA079.md): Piper PA-12 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N92740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
- [NTSB ANC22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA077.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2022 · N2340S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
- [NTSB WPR22LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA323.md): Cessna 182K · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2022 · N3094Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR22LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA318.md): Leon E Everett Carbon CUB EX · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2022 · N628LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and the use of excessive braking application, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA396.md): Javron Experimental PA18 Replica · Osceola, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2022 · N954SC · Substantial damage
  > The stuck right brake at landing which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC22LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA058.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N14LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA316.md): Cessna P337H · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2022 · N5GY · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the braking system fluid line, which resulted in an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA248.md): Cessna T210R · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2022 · N6353U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA217.md): Cub Crafters CC19-215 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N61KT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a fractured brake line fitting on the brake caliper.
- [NTSB CEN22LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA195.md): Swearingen SA226-T(B) · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2022 · N36LC · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was correctly released before takeoff, which resulted in seized brakes during landing and a subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01023242'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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