Investigation number
199300368
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Loss of control
Occurrence category
Accident

During the landing roll the right wheel brake failed to function. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop, during which slight damage to the left landing gear strut and right wingtip occurred. Air in the right brake line rendered the right brake ineffective. It was not determined how the air was admitted to the system as no maintenance had been performed on the system since the aircraft had been delivered from the factory.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Extra-Flugzeugbau GmbH
Model
EA 300
Registration
VH-OOE
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Bankstown NSW
Destination
Bankstown NSW
Damage
Substantial