Summary
On June 24, 1994, a Cessna 210A (N6659X) was involved in an incident near Mesquite, NV. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: EXHAUSTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FLUID DUE TO AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION.
On June 24, 1994, at 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 210A, N6659X, veered into a ditch while taxiing for departure at Mesquite, Nevada. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was on a cross-country personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Neither the pilot nor the four passengers were injured. The flight was originating at the time with Rock Springs, Wyoming, as the destination.
In his written statement, the pilot said he experienced failure of the right brake while taxiing for departure.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX94LA264. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6659X.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
EXHAUSTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FLUID DUE TO AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On June 24, 1994, at 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 210A, N6659X, veered into a ditch while taxiing for departure at Mesquite, Nevada. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was on a cross-country personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Neither the pilot nor the four passengers were injured. The flight was originating at the time with Rock Springs, Wyoming, as the destination.
In his written statement, the pilot said he experienced failure of the right brake while taxiing for departure. The pilot lost control and the aircraft veered into a ditch.
A certificated airframe and powerplant technician examined the aircraft brake system and found the right brake hydraulic cylinder empty. The mechanic then filled the right cylinder, checked the brake lines for fluid leaks, and functionally tested the brakes. No leaks were found and the brakes operated to specification. According to the technician, no evidence of old leaks were observed.
Review of aircraft logbooks revealed that the annual inspection was completed on May 27, 1994, 23 hours prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX94LA264