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July 16, 1990 · Cessna 340-A · N8637K
Truckee, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Truckee, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 340-A
Tail Number
N8637K
Operator
Lee Richard D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA258
THE PILOT LANDED HIS CESSNA 340A ON A WET RUNWAY AFTER A MODERATE RAIN. RUNWAY 19 IS 4650 FEET LONG AND 75 FEET WIDE. THE PILOT STATED HE LANDED AT ABOUT 25% DOWN THE RUNWAY OR WITH ABOUT 3480 FEET REMAINING AND WAS UNABLE TO ACHIEVE BRAKING, PRIOR TO RUNNING OFF THE END. THE TIRE DAMAGE AND RUNWAY STRIPES INDICATED HYDROPLANING AS A FACTOR.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS LOSS OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE DUE TO HYDROPLANING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT LANDED HIS CESSNA 340A ON A WET RUNWAY AFTER A MODERATE RAIN. RUNWAY 19 IS 4650 FEET LONG AND 75 FEET WIDE. THE PILOT STATED HE LANDED AT ABOUT 25% DOWN THE RUNWAY OR WITH ABOUT 3480 FEET REMAINING AND WAS UNABLE TO ACHIEVE BRAKING, PRIOR TO RUNNING OFF THE END. THE TIRE DAMAGE AND RUNWAY STRIPES INDICATED HYDROPLANING AS A FACTOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 PDT
Nearest AirportTRUCKEE (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length4650 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340-A
Tail NumberN8637K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLee Richard D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-NB · Reciprocating · 310
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind135° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time01:45
Weather SourceWFAC