N6557QALON A22025-07-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ALON A2S/N: A-57

Summary

On July 20, 2025, a Alon A2 (N6557Q) was involved in an incident near Pipestone, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA264. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6557Q.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 20, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA264
Location
Pipestone, MN
Event ID
20250721200584
Coordinates
43.984720, -96.303480
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ALON
Serial Number
A-57
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
A2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEE JAN
Address
71 SWEETGRASS LN
City
SANDPOINT
State / Zip Code
ID 83864-6274
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# CEN25LA264