Summary
At about 50 knots during the landing roll, the pilot discovered that the right wheel brake had failed. The aircraft had swerved to the left when both brakes had been applied. With the rudder control ineffective at low speed, the pilot intentionally ground looped the aircraft to avoid running into the perimeter drainage ditch. The right main gear collapsed and the right wing was damaged as a result of the ground loop. Examination of the right brake unit revealed that the master cylinder was corroded internally, allowing brake fluid to bypass the seal.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198803499 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/11/1988 |
| Location | Palm Island |
| Report release date | 27/06/1989 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 185 |
| Registration | VH-CMW |
| Serial number | 185-0678 |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Ingham QLD |
| Destination | Palm Island QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |