No fatalities

11 Feb 2017: CESSNA 402C C (N603AB) — Air Sunshine — Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

On 11 Feb 2017, a CESSNA 402C C (registration N603AB) operated by Air Sunshine was involved in an aviation accident near Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered N603AB
Aircraft registered N603AB. Photo: James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On February 11, 2017, a Cessna 402C experienced brake failure during landing roll at Virgin Gorda Airport, impacting terrain; no injuries, substantial damage.

Event Overview

On February 11, 2017, at 2004 UTC, a Cessna 402C, registration N603AB, experienced a brake failure during the landing roll at Virgin Gorda Airport (TUPW), British Virgin Islands. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain. The pilot and 8 passengers on board were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage.

Conditions and Flight Details

Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the business flight, which had Virgin Gorda Airport as its destination.

Investigation

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.