Event Description
A pilot reported an accident involving an aircraft that overran the runway and ended up in a lake adjacent to Enochuille Airport, Kannapolis, North Carolina. The incident occurred after the pilot diverted from his original destination due to ground fog.
Pilot's Report
According to the pilot, while en route to Wilkersboro, North Carolina, ground fog prompted him to divert to Kannapolis. Upon arriving over Enochuille Airport, he observed ground fog present on a lake located next to the airport. The pilot decided to land in an easterly direction toward the lake.
The pilot stated that the grass runway was wet. After touchdown, he experienced no braking action and added power to initiate a go-around. The aircraft overran the end of the 1800-foot-long runway, which was sloped downward for its last 300 feet. Despite the go-around attempt, the aircraft failed to become airborne.
Sequence of Events
Following the overrun, the aircraft rolled into the lake and sank in 25 feet of water. The pilot did not report any injuries or fatalities. The investigation focused on the pilot's account of the events, with no additional causal factors listed.