Incident Overview
A pilot diverted to Akron Fulton Airport after discovering that the Nondirectional Beacon (NDB) at Medina, Ohio, was inoperative. The NDB had been out of service for over six months. The pilot was subsequently vectored for a localizer approach to runway 25.
Approach and Landing
During the approach, the pilot descended to the minimum descent altitude (MDA) of 512 feet above ground level (AGL). Upon acquiring the airport visually, the pilot reduced power, extended full flaps, and touched down approximately one-third of the way down the wet runway. When the pilot applied brakes, the aircraft began hydroplaning.
Outcome
The pilot assessed that the overrun and clear area beyond the runway end were sufficient to safely stop and elected not to execute a go-around. However, the pilot was unaware of railroad tracks just beyond the overrun. The aircraft continued off the runway, traveled beyond the 398-foot overrun, and struck the railroad tracks, resulting in damage to the aircraft.