Pilot Lands Fast on Wet Grass Runway, Overruns into Telephone Poles (N7742W)

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during a landing attempt on runway 06, which was a wet grass surface, the airplane touched down fast and the pilot retracted the flaps approximately one-third of the way down the runway. As the pilot then applied the brakes, the airplane continued moving upwind and departed the end of the runway, where it impacted telephone poles located on the departure end.

Wind Conditions

The pilot stated that before the approach, the winds were measured by a nearby reporting station as 080 degrees at 6 knots. After exiting the airplane, the pilot assessed the wind to be from 225 degrees at 8 knots. A wind sock was present on the northeast side of the field.

Sequence of Events

• The pilot planned an approach and landing on runway 06, citing the reported wind conditions.
• The landing was performed fast and the flaps were retracted upon touchdown, about one-third down the runway.
• The pilot applied brakes, but the airplane continued upwind off the runway end.
• The airplane subsequently impacted telephone poles that were situated beyond the departure end of the runway.