Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control after landing for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB analysis
The commercial pilot and two passengers had completed a local flight. After a routine touchdown and landing roll, the pilot applied the brakes to initiate a right turn onto a taxiway. The pilot reported that the right brake "grabbed immediately," causing the airplane to ground loop. A postaccident examination and disassembly of the brake system revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The reason for the reported brake malfunction could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN17LA322 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 5, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hamilton, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Butler County Regional Airport (KHAO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF
- N-number
- N17XK
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Other work use
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.