On March 12, 1997, a Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond (registration N411BW) operated by Diamond Jet was involved in an aviation accident near Houston-Sugar Land, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot reported this incident was caused by tire hydroplaning and loss of brake effectiveness due to wet runway conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
After landing on wet runway 35, the crew experienced nil braking action. The aircraft overran and came to rest in a ditch. Both occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident Summary
Following a landing on wet runway 35 at Houston-Sugar Land Airport, the flight crew encountered nil braking action. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance and subsequently overran the runway end, coming to rest in a ditch.
Outcome
Both occupants of the aircraft escaped the incident without injury. However, the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
No official investigation was conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). According to the pilot's report, the incident was caused by tire hydroplaning and a loss of brake effectiveness due to the wet runway conditions.
