CESSNA 402C
Virgin Gorda, February 11, 2017
Event Information
| Date | February 11, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Virgin Gorda |
| Country | VG |
| Coordinates | 18.44667, -64.42778 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN17WA107 |
| Event ID | 20170222X25255 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 402C |
| Registration # | N603AB |
| Operator | Air Sunshine |
| Owner | TROPICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 9 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On February 11, 2017, at 2004 UTC, a Cessna 402C, N603AB, experienced brake failure during landing roll and impacted terrain at the Virgin Gorda Airport (TUPW), British Virgin Islands. The pilot and 8 passengers on board were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the business flight whose destination was TUPW.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the British government. Any further information may be obtained from:
Air Accidents Investigations Branch
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1252 510300
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1252 376999
E-mail: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of England.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.