N777FF

Substantial
None

Cessna 421S/N: 421B0016

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 17, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA069
Location
Caldwell, NJ
Event ID
20080625X00910
Coordinates
40.866664, -74.268890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N777FF
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
421B0016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
421C421
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ANI HOLDING AND EQUIPMENT CO INC
Address
1047 ANDERSON AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT LEE
State / Zip Code
NJ 07024-4248
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA069