Mar 10, 2011
Accident
Substantial Bakersfield, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The malfunction of a master brake cylinder, which resulted in a loss of braking action and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with three vehicles during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inappropriate design and manufacture of the master brake cylinders.
NTSB WPR11FA158