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:
- The airplane experienced a runway excursion during landing after the crew received a brake-fail warning soon after takeoff and continued to their destination.
- Upon touchdown, the pilot encountered "zero" braking, prompting emergency braking which resulted in both main tires blowing and loss of directional control.
- The aircraft departed the left side of the runway, sustaining minor damage and a collapsed right main landing gear after contacting soft, muddy turf.
- Both the pilot and co-pilot were uninjured in the incident.
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