Lockheed 12 accident near Jackson, GA
On June 17, 2024, a Lockheed 12 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Jackson, GA. 3 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- June 17, 2024
- Place
- Jackson, GA
- Aircraft
- Lockheed 12 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 3 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 33.325°N, 83.916°W
- NTSB ID
- 20240618194488
Official records · ERA24FA266
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On June 17, 2024, at 1949 eastern daylight time, a Lockheed 12A airplane, N2072, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jackson, Georgia. The commercial pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, maintenance was performed 10 days before the accident, on June 7, 2024, to replace the right main landing gear strut seals. The maintenance required removal of the right landing gear strut assembly, and the associated brake line was disconnected and capped during the procedure. The pilot reported that, following reinstallation of the strut assembly, the brake lines were reconnected and tightened. On June 10, 2024, the right landing gear strut was serviced with nitrogen, and the brake system was checked with no anomalies or hydraulic leaks noted. The pilot reported that, on the day of the accident, he conducted a preflight inspection and observed no discrepancies or hydraulic leaks. He completed an engine run-up and observed no anomalies. The pilot stated that he relied on differential braking for directional control during ground operations because the airplane was not equipped with a steerable tailwheel. Although the tailwheel was equipped with a locking mechanism, the pilot reported that he typically did not engage the lock in order to maintain maneuverability on narrow runways. The pilot reported that the local flight was uneventful. During the landing roll, after the tailwheel contacted the runway, he applied the brakes and noted
Probable cause
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness during the landing roll and a subsequent runway excursion.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
