At approximately 1230 Central time, the airplane received minor damage after a runway excursion during landing. The pilot and co-pilot were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, the crew received a brake-fail warning soon after takeoff and continued to their destination. The crew conducted an straight-in instrument approach at the destination. After touchdown, the pilot discovered “zero” braking and reverted to emergency braking. Both main tires blew after application of emergency braking, and directional control of the airplane was lost. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and the right main landing gear collapsed after contacting soft muddy turf alongside the runway. Both crewmembers exited through the cabin door.
September 10, 2010, Brenham, Texas, Embraer 500 (Phenom 100)
At approximately 1230 Central time, the airplane received minor damage after a runway excursion during landing. The pilot and co-pilot were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, the crew received a brake-fail warning soon after takeoff and continued to their destination. The crew conducted an straight-in instrument approach at the destination.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced a runway excursion during landing after a brake-fail warning was received earlier in the flight.
- Upon touchdown, the pilot encountered "zero" braking, leading to the application of emergency braking which blew both main tires and resulted in a loss of directional control.
- The airplane departed the runway, collapsing its right main landing gear on soft turf, causing minor damage, but the pilot and co-pilot were not injured.
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