At approximately 1215 Mountain time, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted a chain link fence while taxiing. The commercial pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed While taxiing out for takeoff and using differential braking for directional control, the brakes failed, the airplane departed the taxiway, and went down an embankment, striking the fence. The left composite wing tip was split open and the wings leading edge had an 8- to 10-inch chordwise rip in it.
July 6, 2008, Hailey, Idaho, Lancair LC41-550FG
At approximately 1215 Mountain time, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted a chain link fence while taxiing. The commercial pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage when its brakes failed during taxiing, causing it to depart the taxiway, go down an embankment, and impact a chain link fence.
- The incident occurred around 12:15 Mountain time under visual conditions; the commercial pilot and passenger were not injured.
- Damage to the aircraft included a split left composite wing tip and an 8- to 10-inch chordwise rip in the wing's leading edge.
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