On September 20, 2007, a Cessna 340A (registration C-FTPA) was involved in an aviation accident near Schellville, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Contribution factors are the pilot's inadvertent landing at the wrong airport with a shorter runway than his intended destination and limited braking effectiveness… This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot landed at the wrong airport, overran the 1,500-foot runway, and came to rest in a vineyard. The pilot mistakenly identified the accident airport as the intended destination with a longer runway, and wet conditions contributed to braking difficulty.
Event
The pilot landed at an airport that was not the intended destination. After touchdown, the aircraft overran the 1,500-foot-long runway and came to rest in a vineyard located beyond the departure end of the runway.
Pilot Actions and Conditions
The pilot reported mistaking the accident airport for the intended destination, which is nearby and has a 3,300-foot runway. The pilot noted that wet conditions on the runway hindered braking and caused the airplane to hydroplane.
Mechanical Status
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.