NONE · Piper PA-32-300 · 2002-10-20 · Plymouth, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI03LA011
Event ID
20021030X05409
Type
Accident
Date
2002-10-20
Location
Plymouth, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.349998, -83.458335
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
N56655
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing and the inoperative right main landing gear brake. Contributing factors were the failed brake master cylinder seal, resulting in a hydraulic leak, the inadequate preflight by the pilot, the fuel fire, and the pilot intentionally operating the airplane with a known brake system problem.