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B757 flight crew experiences a momentary brake failure while taxiing for takeoff; eventually resulting in an abrupt stop. After checking the cabin and assessing the brakes; the crew elects to depart.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1119103 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201309 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B757-200 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Taxi |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Antiskid System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown |
Narrative:
When pulling up in line; number 3 for to; I applied brakes to avoid hitting aircraft ahead. The brakes provided no braking action; I assumed antiskid had released the brakes. As we were gaining on another aircraft with an eventual aircraft strike a distinct possibility; I continued to apply brakes while reaching for the throttles (to use reverse thrust). The antiskid reengaged the brakes causing an abrupt and large braking action and resulting in a significant jolt. I got out of line; checked for passenger and flight attendant injuries. No passenger injuries. Flight attendant number 1 ok. Flight attendant number 2 ok. Flight attendant number 3 felt a little ache in the neck. Flight attendant number 4 had the coffee spill on the floor; a small amount on her leg. Fas cleaned up the coffee and all 4 reported able to fly and continue the trip. I repeatedly checked the brakes with normal response and determined it was a momentary anomaly. We continued normally.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B757 flight crew experiences a momentary brake failure while taxiing for takeoff; eventually resulting in an abrupt stop. After checking the cabin and assessing the brakes; the crew elects to depart.
Narrative: When pulling up in line; Number 3 for TO; I applied brakes to avoid hitting aircraft ahead. The brakes provided no braking action; I assumed antiskid had released the brakes. As we were gaining on another aircraft with an eventual aircraft strike a distinct possibility; I continued to apply brakes while reaching for the throttles (to use reverse thrust). The antiskid reengaged the brakes causing an abrupt and large braking action and resulting in a significant jolt. I got out of line; checked for passenger and FA injuries. No passenger injuries. FA Number 1 OK. FA Number 2 OK. FA Number 3 felt a little ache in the neck. FA Number 4 had the coffee spill on the floor; a small amount on her leg. FAs cleaned up the coffee and all 4 reported able to fly and continue the trip. I repeatedly checked the brakes with normal response and determined it was a momentary anomaly. We continued normally.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.