Accident Overview
On April 9, 2023, at approximately 1611 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 402C, registration N404PJ, was substantially damaged during a landing overrun at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The flight was operating under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 as an on-demand air taxi service. The airline transport pilot and six passengers reported no injuries.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas, around 1450, and was conducted under visual flight rules to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Landing and Runway Excursion
The pilot attempted to land on runway 10R, which is 8,000 ft long. He reported that the airplane touched down on the wet runway about midfield, between taxiways J5 and J7. The left brake did not function, and the pilot stated he avoided applying excessive right brake to prevent loss of directional control. The airplane subsequently departed the end of the runway and entered an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS), where it came to rest upright.
Post-Accident Examination
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the wreckage in a hangar two days after the accident. By that time, the pilot had begun repairs without authorization. The pilot stated that he removed and shipped the left brake assembly for servicing, but could not provide the location of where it was sent. The inspector noted substantial damage to the lower forward fuselage. Additionally, a large flat spot was observed on the left main landing gear tire, along with several cuts on the sidewalls. The left main landing gear brake hose was capped, contained fluid, and showed no evidence of leaks.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.