Oct 31, 2011
Accident
Substantial Key West, FL
Injuries1 serious, 3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot in command's failure to follow the normal landing procedures (placing engines into reverse thrust first and then brake), his delayed decision to continue the landing or go-around, and the flight crew's failure to follow emergency procedures once a perceived loss of brakes occurred. Contributing to the seriousness of the passenger's injury was the improper securing of the passenger seat by maintenance personnel.
NTSB ERA12FA056