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Event CEN17WA107
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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: [email protected] This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of England. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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