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December 13, 1984 · Britten-Norman BN-2 · N119DW
San Juan, PR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
San Juan, PR
Aircraft
Britten-Norman BN-2
Tail Number
N119DW
Operator
Crown Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85FA059
AFTER LANDING THE FLT WAS DIRECTED BY GROUND CONTROL TO TAXI TO THE CARGO RAMP MAKING ROOM FOR A TAXIING BOEING 747. GROUND CONTROL THEN ASKED THE ACFT TO MAKE A 180 DEG TURN AND TAXI FURTHER EAST ON THE RAMP. AS THE LEFT TURN WAS COMPLETED THE RIGHT BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED INTERNALLY. THE ACFT CONTINUED LEFT COLLIDING WITH A PARKED FUEL TRUCK.
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AFTER LANDING THE FLT WAS DIRECTED BY GROUND CONTROL TO TAXI TO THE CARGO RAMP MAKING ROOM FOR A TAXIING BOEING 747. GROUND CONTROL THEN ASKED THE ACFT TO MAKE A 180 DEG TURN AND TAXI FURTHER EAST ON THE RAMP. AS THE LEFT TURN WAS COMPLETED THE RIGHT BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED INTERNALLY. THE ACFT CONTINUED LEFT COLLIDING WITH A PARKED FUEL TRUCK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 AST
Nearest AirportSANJUAN (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length8016 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBritten-Norman BN-2
Tail NumberN119DW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrown Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 360
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC