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June 30, 2024 · Cessna 525 Undesignat · N865HC

Richmond, VA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Richmond, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 525 Undesignat (2006)
Tail Number
N865HC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA293

The pilot was landing the small business jet, and about 1 minute prior to landing an aviation surface weather report indicated that a quartering left headwind at 20 kts with gusts to 26 kts prevailed. The pilot continued the approach and while in visual flight rules conditions and noted rain over the runway about 1,000 ft from the threshold. The pilot landed the airplane on the grooved asphalt runway and observed that there was no standing water. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered heavy rain and the pilot stated that it began “hydroplaning” toward the right side of the runway. The right wing of the airplane then impacted 3 edge lights and one location sign before the pilot was able to regain control and then taxi off the runway and to the ramp. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot stated that there preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that there was no evidence of tread rubber reversion on either main landing gear tire that would be associated with hydroplaning during landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in rain and gusting wind conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot was landing the small business jet, and about 1 minute prior to landing an aviation surface weather report indicated that a quartering left headwind at 20 kts with gusts to 26 kts prevailed. The pilot continued the approach and while in visual flight rules conditions and noted rain over the runway about 1,000 ft from the threshold. The pilot landed the airplane on the grooved asphalt runway and observed that there was no standing water. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered heavy rain and the pilot stated that it began “hydroplaning” toward the right side of the runway. The right wing of the airplane then impacted 3 edge lights and one location sign before the pilot was able to regain control and then taxi off the runway and to the ramp. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot stated that there preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that there was no evidence of tread rubber reversion on either main landing gear tire that would be associated with hydroplaning during landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:52 EDT
Nearest AirportRichmond Intl (0.4nm NW)
Runway20
Runway Length6607 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 525 Undesignat
Tail NumberN865HC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsWilliams · FJ44-1AP · Turbofan · 1965 | Williams · FJ44-1AP · Turbofan · 1965
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 66 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 23 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility0.5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3900 ft
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data