Incident Summary
A pilot reported that during a landing to the west on a 2,000-foot grass strip, the airplane touched down approximately halfway down the runway. The surface was wet, and wheel braking was ineffective. The pilot elected to keep the airplane on the ground due to obstacles at the end of the strip. The airplane continued beyond the end of the strip and struck a railroad tie barrier.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the grass was wet and that wheel braking was ineffective. The pilot also reported that the wind was from the east at 3 mph. The decision to remain on the ground was made because of obstacles at the end of the strip.
Circumstances
The landing was conducted in calm wind conditions, with the wind reported from the east at 3 mph. The grass strip was 2,000 feet in length. The pilot touched down about halfway, leaving insufficient distance to stop on the wet surface. Despite ineffective braking, the pilot did not abort the landing and continued to the end, where the airplane struck a railroad tie barrier beyond the strip.