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Runway overrun during wet conditions (N41572)

Linden, NJ, US

On June 5, 1993, a Piper PA-32-300 (registration N41572) operated by George Kelen was involved in an aviation accident near Linden, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll on a wet runway, resulting in an overrun. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-22Data APIEditorial standards

Aircraft touched down on a wet runway and failed to stop within the available pavement, resulting in an overrun into adjacent vegetation.

What happened

The pilot executed a VOR/DME approach to the airport. Upon reaching circling minimums at an altitude of 620 feet, the pilot reported sighting the airport. Continuing the descent, the aircraft touched down approximately halfway along the 2,494-foot runway. The runway surface was wet at the time of landing. Despite touchdown, the pilot was unable to bring the airplane to a stop on the paved surface. The aircraft overran the end of the runway and came to rest in high vegetation and woods.

Findings

The primary factor contributing to the incident was the inability to stop within the available runway distance due to wet conditions. The short runway length relative to the landing performance requirements under these weather conditions played a significant role in the outcome.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll on a wet runway, resulting in an overrun.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jun 1993 Piper PA-32-300 accident near Linden, NJ?

Aircraft touched down on a wet runway and failed to stop within the available pavement, resulting in an overrun into adjacent vegetation.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jun 1993 involved a Piper PA-32-300, registration N41572, operated by George Kelen, at Linden, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll on a wet runway, resulting in an overrun.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12693. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.