MOONEY M20C
Williamstown, NJ — June 4, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 4, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA276 |
| Event ID | 20160606X34321 |
| Location | Williamstown, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.62944, -75.02472 |
| Airport | SOUTHERN CROSS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's landing area overshoot and failure to maintain surface speed and braking capability, which resulted in a runway overrun and a collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing on a wet grass runway, he touched down long, skidded about 200 feet, and was unable to slow the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane overran the runway and struck a fence about 20 feet beyond the end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
After multiple requests by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge, the pilot failed to submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.