Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's poor inflight decision, and excessive airspeed on final. Factors include a wet turf runway, and trees adjacent to the runway.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot of the CESSNA 172m came in 'hot and high' on the 1800 foot grass airstrip. During his attempts to stop on the wet grass, the aircraft slid off the left side of the runway.
Source record
Factual narrative
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