Runway deviation at Aeropuerto Metropolitano involving YV2355

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 26 March 2026, an aircraft with registration YV2355 departed from Aeropuerto Caracas (SVCS) with four people on board: one pilot and three passengers. The aircraft had a fuel endurance of 4 hours and 30 minutes. It was a general aviation aircraft used for corporate purposes, equipped with a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A28 turboprop engine producing approximately 675 SHP. The maximum takeoff weight was 3,975 kg, and the type certificate was A37CE. ## Flight and Landing Sequence After takeoff, the aircraft climbed to 3,500 feet and proceeded directly to Aeropuerto Metropolitano (SVMP). The captain initiated descent for a direct approach to runway 08. The aircraft was configured with full flaps according to the checklist. The control tower authorized landing, reporting winds from 090 degrees at 20 knots. After touchdown, reverse thrust was applied without initial use of brakes. As the aircraft approached the first intersection, the pilot applied brakes gradually. At that moment, an asymmetric resistance was perceived, indicating that the right brake remained engaged (locked). After completing the transit through the first intersection, the aircraft experienced an unexpected turn to the right, losing the linear trajectory over the taxiway centerline. ## Investigation and Findings The investigation included requests for aircraft documents from the aeronautical authority, including the certificate of registration, certificate of airworthiness, insurance policy, acoustic certification, and radio station. Copies of crew licenses, medical certificates, logbooks, and flight plans were also requested. The crew was interviewed, and maintenance records were reviewed, confirming compliance with manufacturer recommendations. A photographic record was made at the scene. The investigation included inspection of the aircraft with a certified maintenance organization (OMAC) authorized for the aircraft model. The inspection found that the wheel system, bearings, brake discs, and brake pads were operational at the time of the incident. The OMAC replaced the tire and inner tube. The wear pattern observed on the right main landing gear tire was consistent with manufacturer technical references for events involving locked brakes or excessive braking. ## Probable Cause The investigation board determined that, based on the technical inspection by the OMAC, which found no evidence of malfunction or degradation of the hydraulic/mechanical brake system, excessive braking was established as the causal factor. The damage to the right main landing gear tire confirmed asymmetric deceleration due to application of pressure beyond the adhesion limit. ## Notification and Response In accordance with Chapter 4 of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the incident was reported through form MPPT-JIAA-F014, corresponding to case number 010/2026, to the ICAO ADREP system. Notification was sent by email to the State of Design and State of Manufacture of the aircraft: the United States of North America. The United States responded to the notification and assigned an accredited representative.