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.
N71T
2004 FAWCETT ANDREW R EXPRESS 2000FT
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 2 prior registrations
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT LAWRENCE O | GLOUCESTER, VA | May 26, 1976 |
| DACEY MICHAEL C | PISMO BEACH, CA | Dec 3, 2002 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Nov 2, 1991
Accident
Substantial SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB LAX92LA038
Feb 12, 1991
Accident
Substantial SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM VENT CHECK VALVE, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION TO THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE.
NTSB LAX91LA107