NONE · PIPER PA-28-181 · 2015-10-24 · New Century, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN16LA023
Event ID
20151028X70720
Type
Accident
Date
2015-10-24
Location
New Century, KS, USA
Coordinates
38.830833, -94.890274
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
N8227L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s application of excessive brake pressure to maintain a safe taxi speed during a long, slightly downhill taxi with a strong quartering tailwind, which resulted in a brake fire.