Cessna T210R N6353U accident near Stanley, Idaho

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB analysis

The pilot stated that after an uneventful flight he decided to land to the south. He was unable to maintain a stable approach and performed a go-around immediately after touching down. He then made an approach to land to the north. The airplane touched down about 1/3 down the runway with about a 5-knot tailwind. With about 2,300 feet of runway remaining, the pilot immediately applied heavy braking and retracted the wing flaps. The brakes did not respond, and he attempted to rapidly depress and release (pump) them several times. Despite his attempts, the brakes did not function adequately, and he was unable to stop the airplane. The airplane continued off the end of the runway, went down a hill, and collided with trees.

A postaccident examination of the brake system revealed no evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunction or failure. There were no skid marks on the runway surface or flat spots on the tire. There were no signs of hydraulic leaks, and the brake master cylinder had adequate fluid. The right brake was non-operational due to damage to the brake line at the caliper as a result of it striking rocks at the runway's end; the left brake operated normally.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR22LA248 for the full record.