Cessna 421
Caldwell, NJ — May 17, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA069 |
| Event ID | 20080625X00910 |
| Location | Caldwell, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.86666, -74.26889 |
| Airport | Essex County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 421 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a twin-engine airplane related that after landing on a wet paved runway, the airplane veered to the right. The airplane went off the right side of the runway and struck a sign, sustaining structural damage to the right wing. The pilot reported in his written statement to the NTSB that there was standing water on the runway, and he believes that the airplane hydroplaned after landing. He noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
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.