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April 9, 2023 · Cessna 402 C · N404PJ

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 402 C (1981)
Tail Number
N404PJ
Operator
First Class Air Charter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA189

The pilot of the multi-engine airplane was attempting to land on an 8,000-ft-long runway at the conclusion of an on-demand air taxi flight. He stated that the airplane touched down on the wet runway about midfield and the left brake did not work. The airplane subsequently travelled off the end of the runway into an engineered materials arresting system, where it came to rest upright. A postaccident examination of the airplane occurred in the pilot’s hangar 2 days after the accident. By that time, the pilot had begun repairs without authorization. The pilot stated that he removed and shipped the left brake assembly out for service; however, he could not provide the location of where the left brake assembly was sent. The examination also found that the left main landing gear tire displayed a large flat spot. Because left brake was not available for examination, its condition and functionality could not be evaluated. However, the large flat spot observed on the tire suggested that the brake was functioning, and that the wheel was likely skidding on the wet runway during the roll, and thus not able to effectively slow the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Landing gear brakes system-Incorrect use/operation

Full Narrative

On April 9, 2023, about 1611 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 402C, N404PJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airline transport pilot and six passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight. The flight originated from Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas, about 1450, under visual flight rules, to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The pilot reported that he was attempting to land on runway 10R, which was 8,000 ft long. He stated that the airplane touched down on the wet runway about midfield (between taxiways J5 and J7). The left brake “did not work,” and he did not want to apply too much right brake and lose directional control. The airplane subsequently travelled off the end of the runway into an engineered materials arresting system, where it came to rest upright. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector stated that he traveled to FLL 2 days after the accident to examine the wreckage in a hangar. By that time, the pilot had begun repairs without authorization. The pilot stated that he removed and shipped the left brake assembly out for service; however, he could not provide the location of where the left brake assembly was sent. The inspector observed substantial damage to the airplane’s lower forward fuselage. He also noted a large flat spot on the left main landing gear tire and several cuts on the side walls of the tire. He observed that the left main landing gear brake hose was capped. It contained fluid and no evidence of leaks were observed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:11 EDT
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale/Hollywood Inte (1nm E)
Runway10R
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 402 C
Tail NumberN404PJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFirst Class Air Charter
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325 | Continental · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 70 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 9 kt
Visibility2.5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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