No fatalities

2000-08-12: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (N3199A) — Great Texas Food — Spanish Cay, Bahamas

Spanish Cay, BahamasLanding (descent or approach)

On August 12, 2000, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration N3199A) operated by Great Texas Food was involved in an aviation accident near Spanish Cay, Bahamas during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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On August 12, 2000, a Beechcraft B200 (N3199A) ran off the runway during landing in Spanish Cay, Bahamas, after the left brake failed. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured; the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Incident Overview

On August 12, 2000, at approximately 1115 eastern daylight time, a Beechcraft B200, registration N3199A, operated by Great Texas Food Inc. as a personal flight under Title 14 CFR Part 91, ran off the side of the runway during landing in Spanish Cay, Bahamas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed.

Flight Details

The flight originated from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, earlier that day at about 1030. The private-rated pilot and two passengers were on board. All three occupants received no injuries.

Incident Sequence

According to the pilot, the landing was uneventful until he applied the brakes. The left brake did not respond. The pilot stated that he subsequently lost control of the aircraft, which exited the runway from the right side and impacted a berm.

Aircraft Damage

As a result of the impact, the right landing gear collapsed. The left wing and the front fuselage incurred substantial damage.

Registration and Operator

The aircraft, carrying the registration N3199A, was owned and operated by Great Texas Food Inc.