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May 17, 2008 · Cessna 421 · N777FF
Caldwell, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Caldwell, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 421
Tail Number
N777FF
Operator
Antranig Aslanian Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA069
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.
NTSB 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:50 EDT
Nearest AirportEssex County Airport (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length4553 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 421
Tail NumberN777FF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAntranig Aslanian Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520-H · Reciprocating · 375
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind10° @ 6 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0