On November 15, 1992, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N4492T) operated by Cyril J. Hanecak was involved in an aviation accident near Griswold, CT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet, slick surface, which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot landed on a short private grass strip, applied brakes mid-field on a slick surface, and the aircraft hydroplaned off the end of the runway into a tree and fence.
What happened
According to the pilot's account, the airplane was landed on the first third of a 1700-foot private grass air strip. The pilot stated that he began applying brakes mid-field, but the surface was slick and wet. The brakes seemed ineffective as the plane was skidding or hydroplaning. The airplane overran the runway and struck a cedar tree and fence.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the pilot's account of the landing and subsequent overrun. The pilot reported that the brakes were applied mid-field but were ineffective due to the slick and wet surface conditions, leading to skidding or hydroplaning.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet, slick surface, which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the runway.
What happened in the 15 Nov 1992 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Griswold, CT?
The pilot landed on a short private grass strip, applied brakes mid-field on a slick surface, and the aircraft hydroplaned off the end of the runway into a tree and fence.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Nov 1992 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N4492T, operated by Cyril J. Hanecak, at Griswold, CT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet, slick surface, which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the runway.
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