MINR · Piper PA-28-161 · 2000-10-18 · JESUP, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA01LA009
Event ID
20001212X22212
Type
Accident
Date
2000-10-18
Location
JESUP, GA, USA
Coordinates
31.660497, -81.930526
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N47881
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NR
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total failure of the wheel braking system due to the pilot's improper use of braking in downwind, downhill conditions, resulting in overheated brakes, and subsequent encounter with a downslope and terrain collision.