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February 17, 2018 · Cessna 402 B · N402MY
Mount Sterling, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mount Sterling, KY
Aircraft
Cessna 402 B (1971)
Tail Number
N402MY
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA139
The pilot reported that, during landing after it had just rained, the airplane touched down on the first third of the wet runway on the centerline. During the landing roll, he let the airplane roll to the end of the runway so that he did not have to use excessive brake inputs. He added that, as he turned left toward the taxiway, he noticed the brakes were not very effective and that the airplane began to pivot to the right. He felt the right main landing gear and nosewheel slide. The airplane exited the runway, and the nosewheel "bumped and folded." Subsequently, the airplane came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing after it had just rained, the airplane touched down on the first third of the wet runway on the centerline. During the landing roll, he let the airplane roll to the end of the runway, so that he did not have to use excessive brake inputs. He added that, as he turned left toward the taxiway, he noticed the brakes were not very effective and the airplane began to pivot to the right. He felt the right main gear and nose wheel slide, the airplane exited the runway, and the nose wheel "bumped and folded". Subsequently, the airplane came to rest nosed down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportMount Sterling-Montgomery Coun (0nm NW)
Runway03
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402 B
Tail NumberN402MY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO 520SER · Reciprocating | Cont Motor · TSIO 520SER · Reciprocating
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC