Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 17 March 1993
Aircraft Type: Cessna 551 Citation II/SP
Owner/operator: Taunus Air
Registration Number: D-IGRC
Location: Heidelberg Airport (HDB) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and aerodynamic stability.Aircraft control surfaces and aerodynamic stability.
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a significant loss of control during landing on a wet runway, resulting in a rollover into mud and grass. The aircraft hydroplaned, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent impact.An aircraft experienced a significant loss of control during landing on a wet runway, resulting in a rollover into mud and grass. The aircraft hydroplaned, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent impact.
Description
During landing on a wet runway, the aircraft hydroplaned and overran by approx 100 m into grass and mud.
Primary Cause
Wet runway conditions and hydroplaning caused a loss of control.Wet runway conditions and hydroplaning caused a loss of control.Share on:
