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Airplane Overruns Wet Grass Runway and Strikes Trailer (N5319J)

Crystal Beach, TX, US

On December 31, 2006, a Piper PA 32R 301T (registration N5319J) was involved in an aviation accident near Crystal Beach, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's touchdown too far down the runway resulting in an overrun. Factors were the wet grass runway and the trailer. 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

A single-engine airplane overran a wet grass runway during landing roll and struck a parked trailer. The pilot and passenger exited uninjured.

Incident Overview

During a landing on a private grass airstrip, a single-engine airplane overran the departure end of the runway and collided with a parked trailer. The pilot reported executing a short field approach to runway 18, a 2,800-foot long by 50-foot wide wet grass airstrip. The landing roll began with a touchdown beyond the normal point, and the pilot applied brakes. However, braking action was nil due to the wet runway surface, leading to the overrun.

Occupant Status

The pilot and passenger exited the airplane through the main cabin door with no injuries.

Weather Conditions

Weather reported at the nearest weather reporting airport, located approximately 15 miles west of the accident location, was clear skies, 10 miles visibility, with 10-knot winds from the west.

Pilot Information

The private pilot had a total flight time of 409 hours.

Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Dec 2006 Piper PA 32R 301T accident near Crystal Beach, TX?

A single-engine airplane overran a wet grass runway during landing roll and struck a parked trailer. The pilot and passenger exited uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 2006 Piper PA 32R 301T accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Dec 2006 involved a Piper PA 32R 301T, registration N5319J, at Crystal Beach, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's touchdown too far down the runway resulting in an overrun. Factors were the wet grass runway and the trailer.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070130X00109. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.