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Hydroplaning on Painted Surface Leads to Runway Excursion and Impact with Fence and Tree (N757ME)

Roanoke, TX, US

On May 29, 2005, a Cessna R182 (registration N757ME) was involved in an aviation accident near Roanoke, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of distance needed to land to a full stop resulting in an overrun. Contributing factors were the prevailing rain and the encounter with hydroplaning conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing on a wet 3,500-foot runway, the pilot reported hydroplaning on a slick painted surface. The aircraft maintained directional control until it departed the runway end, struck a barbwire fence, and impacted a tree. Weather conditions included light rain and mist.

Accident Sequence

A pilot with 442 hours of flight experience was landing on a 3,500-foot-long wet runway. With approximately 1,800 feet of runway remaining, the pilot reported that the airplane hydroplaned on a slick painted surface. The pilot was able to maintain directional control until the airplane rolled off the end of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane struck a barbwire fence and impacted a tree.

Weather Conditions

A weather observation station located six miles southwest of the accident site reported conditions six minutes before the accident. The wind was from 080 degrees at 6 knots. There was light rain and mist. The sky was few clouds at 800 feet, broken clouds at 2,600 feet, and an overcast cloud layer at 3,100 feet.

Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 2005 Cessna R182 accident near Roanoke, TX?

During landing on a wet 3,500-foot runway, the pilot reported hydroplaning on a slick painted surface. The aircraft maintained directional control until it departed the runway end, struck a barbwire fence, and impacted a tree. Weather conditions included light rain and mist.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 2005 involved a Cessna R182, registration N757ME, at Roanoke, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's misjudgment of distance needed to land to a full stop resulting in an overrun. Contributing factors were the prevailing rain and the encounter with hydroplaning conditions.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050602X00710. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.