Cessna 402C accident near Virgin Gorda, Vg, February 11, 2017
On February 11, 2017 at about 8:04 pm local time, a Cessna 402C, registered N603AB, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Virgin Gorda. It was flown under charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135). No one was hurt; 9 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 11, 2017 · about 8:04 pm local time
- Place
- Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 9 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 402C C · all 402Cs on the register
- Registration
- N603AB · no longer on the register · serial 402C0603
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 11, 2017, at 2004 UTC, a Cessna 402C, N603AB, experienced brake failure during landing roll and impacted terrain at the Virgin Gorda Airport (TUPW), British Virgin Islands. The pilot and 8 passengers on board were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the business flight whose destination was TUPW.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the British government. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigations Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 1252 510300 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1252 376999 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of England.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Continental TSIO-520-VB (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Continental TSIO-520-VB (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Air Sunshine
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 8 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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