The Accident
The pilot of a Beech BE-58 attempted to land on runway 12, which is 2,500 feet long and 48 feet wide, surfaced with asphalt. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down with about 2,000 feet of runway remaining. However, the airplane was not able to stop before departing the end of the runway and subsequently struck a pole.
Witness Observations
A witness reported that heavy rain was falling at the time of the accident. The witness observed the airplane hydroplaning along the runway surface.
Weather Conditions
Winds reported about 5 miles northeast of the accident site, near the time of the accident, were from 40 degrees at 11 knots with gusts to 29 knots.
Runway Information
Review of an airport facility directory for the airport indicated that runway 12 was noted as "extremely slippery when wet."