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September 26, 1994 · Cessna 402C · N63PB

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
September 26, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 402C
Tail Number
N63PB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA94IA217

THE FIRST OFFICER FLYING FROM THE LEFT SEAT LANDED SLIGHTLY LEFT OF CENTERLINE ON THE RUNWAY. THE CHECK AIRMAN NOTICED THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO TURN OFF AT THE DESIGNATED TAXIWAY, AND INSTRUCTED THE FIRST OFFICER TO SLOW DOWN AND CONTINUE THE ROLL OUT TO THE NEXT TAXIWAY. THE FIRST OFFICER STATED HIS BRAKES WERE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, AND THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT. THE CHECK AIRMAN STATED, 'I HAVE THE CONTROLS,' BUT WAS UNABLE TO UTILIZE HIS BRAKES DUE TO THE FIRST OFFICER APPLYING BRAKES OVERRIDING THE CHECK AIRMAN'S BRAKES. THE AIRLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY 200 FEET FROM THE END OF THE RUNWAY, AND COLLIDED WITH A TAXIWAY LIGHT AND SIGN. EXAMINATION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM BY THE CHIEF MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR FOR THE AIRLINE, REVEALED THE RETURN SPRING IN THE RIGHT MASTER CYLINDER WAS BROKEN, AND THE LOCK-O-SEAL WAS LEAKING.

NTSB Probable Cause

The first officer's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out due to improper use of brakes, resulting in the airplane veering off the runway, and subsequent on-ground collision with a runway light and sign. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the return spring in the right master brake cylinder, and the failure of the first officer to relinquish the flight controls when requested by the pilot-in- command.

Full Narrative

On September 26, 1994, about 1030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 402C, N63PB, operated by Airways International, as a 14 CFR Part 135 scheduled domestic/international passenger flight, veered to the left on landing rollout at the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International, and collided with a runway light and sign about 200 feet before the end of the runway. The airplane sustained minor damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight plan was filed. The airline transport-rated first officer, airline transport-rated check airman, and five passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Freeport, Bahamas, about 50 minutes before the incident. The check airman stated the first officer landed the airplane slightly left of centerline on runway 9 right. He noticed they would not be able to exit the runway at the D-4 taxiway, and instructed the first officer to slow the airplane down. The first officer informed him that the brakes were not working properly. He informed the first officer to extend his landing rollout to the next turn off. The airplane rolled past the D-4 taxiway, and started to drift to the left side of the runway. He informed the first officer two times, "I have the aircraft controls, and tried to utilize my right brake to keep the airplane on the runway. Both of my brakes seemed inoperative, which was a result of Cpt. Schauder having his feet on the brakes and my having only a mechanical linkage to his brakes, it made mine inoperative....With my brakes inoperative the aircraft continued off the runway." The first officer stated he relinquished the controls as requested, and did not continue to pump the brakes. Examination of the brake system by the chief maintenance inspector for Airways International Inc., revealed the return spring in the right master cylinder was broken, and the lock-o- seal was leaking, causing the master cylinder to leak or experience a loss in effective braking. In addition, the pilot applying brakes from the left side has full control. The right side brakes can not override the left side brakes if the left side brakes are applied. The Director of Operations for Airways International Inc., stated in a letter to the NTSB dated October 11, 1994, that the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report submitted to the NTSB listed the first officer as the pilot-in-command. This information was entered in error due to misinterpretation of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 135.244, and he requested that the report be corrected to show the check airman as the pilot-in-command.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHollywood Int (0nm)
Runway9R
Runway Length4956 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 402C
Tail NumberN63PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:48
Weather SourceWFAC

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