AAIB investigation to Cessna 402C, N603AB

Overrun on landing, Gorda Airport, British Virgin Islands (BVI), 11 February 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 March 2018

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 February 2017
• Aircraft type: Cessna 402C
• Location: Virgin Gorda Airport, British Virgin Islands (BVI)
• Registration: N603AB

Summary:

After landing on Runway 03 at Virgin Gorda Airport, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on the runway and it came to rest on a bank at the edge of the ramp. The aircraft was extensively damaged but none of the nine occupants, including the pilot, was injured. The investigation generated a number of concerns both in the maintenance and operation of this aircraft, which was engaged in international public transport.

Two Safety Recommendations are made to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Safety Recommendation Document: Cessna 402C, N603AB

Published 8 March 2018