Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 2, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92LA038
Location
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Event ID
20001212X18469
Coordinates
35.250274, -120.620811
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE LEFT BRAKE AND NOSE WHEEL STEERING SYSTEMS. THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE AND STEERING SYSTEMS WAS DUE TO A DETERIORATION OF THE 'O' RING SEALS CAUSED BY THE USE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL IN THE SEALS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE SYSTEM DESIGN BY THE KIT MANUFACTURER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N71T
Make
QUESTAIRE
Serial Number
26
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DACEY MICHAEL C
Address
123 CAPANNA CT
Status
Deregistered
City
PISMO BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 93449-2820
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA038