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March 8, 2008 · Cessna 525B · N400GG

Stuart, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Stuart, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 525B
Tail Number
N400GG
Operator
Tgc Aircraft Investments
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA074

According to the flight crew, on March 6, 2008, the first officer had updated the Jepson Database and in the process had pulled the brake circuit breaker to keep the brake hydraulic motor from continuously cycling. This circuit breaker was missed when the airplane was restored to normal operating condition. On March 8, 2008, the first officer was performing the co-pilot duties. Clearance was received and the pilot in command began taxiing. The first officer started to program the flight management system. There was a strong gusty wind from the left. They had to make a 90-degree right turn to join the taxiway. The pilot in command made some comment about the brakes. The first officer looked up and they were headed toward an unoccupied parked airplane on the opposite side of the taxiway. At that time they struck the parked airplane. According to both crew members with the direction of the wind, nose steering alone was not enough to turn the airplane onto the taxiway. Brakes were needed but there were no brakes, and emergency brakes were not used.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight crew's failure to reset the brakes circuit breaker resulting in a loss of brakes during taxi and an on ground collision with an unoccupied parked airplane.

Full Narrative

According to the flight crew, on March 6, 2008, the first officer had updated the Jepson Database and in the process had pulled the brake circuit breaker to keep the brake hydraulic motor from continuously cycling. This circuit breaker was missed when the airplane was restored to normal operating condition. On March 8, 2008, the first officer was performing the co-pilot duties. Clearance was received and the pilot in command began taxiing. The first officer started to program the flight management system. There was a strong gusty wind from the left. They had to make a 90-degee right turn to join the taxiway. The pilot in command made some comment about the brakes. The first officer looked up and they were headed toward a parked unoccupied airplane on the opposite side of the taxiway. At that time they struck the parked airplane. According to both crew members with the direction of the wind, nose steering alone was not enough to turn the airplane onto the taxiway. Brakes were needed but there were no brakes, and emergency brakes were not used.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest AirportWitham Field (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length5826 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 525B
Tail NumberN400GG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTgc Aircraft Investments
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsWilliams International · FJ44-3A · Turbofan · 2780 | Williams International · FJ44-3A · Turbofan · 2780
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 76 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 19 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data