On March 16, 1990, a Maule M4 (registration N12010) operated by Johnson, Kenneth D. was involved in an aviation accident near Creston, IA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO GO-AROUND WHILE HE HAD SUFFICIENT SPEED AND RUNWAY TO DO SO. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GUSTY TAILWIND AND WET RUNWAY CONDITION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot lost control effectiveness while attempting to land on runway 16, executed a go-around and landed on runway 4. After touchdown, heavy braking on wet grass was ineffective, and the aircraft departed the runway end, contacting a boundary fence.
Event Summary
A pilot reported that during an approach to land on runway 16, he lost control effectiveness and elected to perform a go-around. He subsequently landed on runway 4. The surface wind was from 270 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 23 knots.
Sequence of Events
After touching down on runway 4, the pilot noted that his speed was excessive. He applied heavy braking, but was unable to brake effectively on the wet grass surface. The aircraft continued beyond the departure end of the runway and collided with a boundary fence.
Outcome
The aircraft came to rest after contacting the fence. No further details about damage or injuries were provided by the pilot.
