NONE · DAFOE GERALD W TCOW SMITH CUB · 2015-07-14 · Cascade, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR15LA218
Event ID
20150716X35419
Type
Accident
Date
2015-07-14
Location
Cascade, ID, USA
Coordinates
44.491664, -116
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
DAFOE GERALD W
Model
TCOW SMITH CUB
Registration
N810GL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A gouge in the right brake master cylinder piston O-ring, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and reduced effectiveness after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with an ongoing brake issue.