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August 10, 2003 · Beech 35J · N4975B
Avon Park, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Avon Park, FL
Aircraft
Beech 35J
Tail Number
N4975B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA03LA169
The pilot stated that during landing on runway 22, crosswinds from the southeast pushed the airplane to the right of runway center line where standing water caused the airplane to hydroplane out of control.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the airplane drifting to the right, encountering standing water on the runway edge, and running off the runway where it incurred substantial damage.
Full Narrative
On August 10, 2003, about 1630 eastern daylight time, a Raytheon Beech 35J, N4975B, registered to Fun Flight Service, LTD., had the pilot lose directional control when the flight encountered standing water on the runway edge during landing roll at Avon Park Municipal Airport, Avon Park, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane received substantial damage and the private-rated pilot and 1 passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Avon Park, the same day, at 1530. The pilot stated that during landing on runway 22, crosswinds from the southeast pushed the airplane to the right of runway center line where standing water caused the airplane to hydroplane out of control.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportAVONPARK (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5364 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35J
Tail NumberN4975B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-N · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC