Weather Conditions
The pilot reported that during the flight, weather along the intended route deteriorated. He decided to land and wait for improvement. Upon reaching the airport, the pilot encountered extremely heavy rain and moderate to severe turbulence, with forward visibility reduced to zero. Before departure, the pilot had received weather information from a Flight Service Station, which included advisories of possible heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Landing and Overrun
The pilot stated that he touched down on the first third of the runway but was unable to stop due to hydroplaning, causing the aircraft to overrun the runway. According to an FAA inspector, the pilot landed in heavy rain at a higher than recommended speed and approximately halfway down the runway, where standing water was present. After departing the runway surface, the aircraft collided with trees and a fence.
Investigation
An FAA inspector reported the conditions of the landing, including the rapid approach speed and the presence of standing water on the runway. The aircraft sustained damage from the collision with trees and a fence. The pilot received weather briefings from a Flight Service Station prior to takeoff, which had indicated the possibility of adverse weather.