# NTSB CEN12LA471: Piper PA-22-150, N4749A, Augusta, KS, July 21, 2012 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 21, 2012, 11:20 local (16:20 UTC) - Place: Augusta, KS - Coordinates: 37.671665, -97.077774 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.6717&lon=-97.0778&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report October 9, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA -- Wichita Flight Standards - NTSB case key (mKey): 84423 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN12LA471 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/84423/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84423 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA471 ## Probable cause The loss of brake effectiveness on landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident brake system examination did not reveal any anomalies, which resulted in a runway excursion. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Landing gear system: landing gear brakes system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023240): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Inoperative (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-22-150, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023240/cases.md?model=7102210), [All aircraft, 92 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023240/cases.md) - [Not determined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000): Not determined › Not determined · Unknown/Not determined (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-22-150, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md?model=7102210), [All aircraft, 2,247 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330); cases with it: [Piper PA-22-150, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/sequence.md?model=7102210), [All aircraft, 994 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Piper PA-22-150, 48 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=7102210), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Piper PA-22-150, 19 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=7102210), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that the preflight run-up was uneventful and that the brakes worked normally at that time. After takeoff, she remained in the airport traffic pattern and returned for a full stop landing. The approach and landing were normal; however, during the landing roll, the brakes were completely ineffective. Upon reaching the end of the runway, the pilot thought that the airplane was still traveling too fast to safely turn onto the taxiway. She elected to overrun the end of the runway, and the airplane encountered a concrete culvert. A postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a brake system failure. However, the main landing gear tires did not exhibit any flat areas indicative of a skidding tire nor were any skid marks corresponding to the accident airplane observed on the runway pavement. ## Factual narrative On July 21, 2012, about 1120 central daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N4749A, was substantially damaged during a runway excursion while landing on runway 18 (4,201 feet by 60 feet, asphalt) at the Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU), Augusta, Kansas. The pilot and sole passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from 3AU about 1115. The pilot reported that the preflight run-up was uneventful and the brakes worked normally at that time. After takeoff, she remained in the airport traffic pattern and returned for a full stop landing. The pilot stated that the approach and landing were normal; however, on rollout the brakes were completely ineffective. Upon reaching the end of the runway, she thought that the airplane was still traveling too fast to safely turn onto the taxiway. She elected to overrun the end of the runway and encountered a concrete culvert. A postaccident examination conducted by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors was inconclusive with respect to the brake system. The examination did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a brake system failure. However, the main landing gear tires did not exhibit any flat areas indicative of a skidding tire, nor were any skid marks corresponding to the accident airplane observed on the runway pavement. According to the pilot, the airplane was equipped with the original handbrake. There were no toe brakes installed. The pilot reported a total flight time of 136 hours, with 96 hours in Piper PA-22-150 airplanes. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4749A](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4749A-2021-01-30), registration cancelled 2021-01-30, S/N 22-3894 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22-150 - Registry model: [Piper PA-22-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-150) (registry code 7102210) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 22-3894 - Airframe hours: 2154 - Engines: LYCOMING O-320 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, September 21, 2011 - Departed: 3AU, Augusta, KS - Destination: 3AU, Augusta, KS - Airport: 3AU, Augusta Municipal, runway 18, 4,201 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 57; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review February 18, 2011; seat: left; flight hours: 135 total, 96 in this make and model, 36 as pilot in command, 6 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 180° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 91 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 30.07 inHg - Observed at: AAO, 8 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20120721020569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120721020569A), Jul 21, 2012: Piper PA-22-150, Augusta, KS, Substantial damage. On July 21, 2012 at approximately 11:30AM, a private pilot was operating a 1956 Piper PA-22-150 tri-pacer from Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU) when they… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 24, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84423. 950 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 782 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40375360&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Conversation Record -- FAA Inspector (item 2, .PDF, 53 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40375393&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Conversation%20Record%20--%20FAA%20Inspector-Master.PDF - Airplane Maintenance Records -- Excerpts (item 3, .PDF, 115 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40375365&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Airplane%20Maintenance%20Records%20--%20Excerpts-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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