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Highlights Runway Excursion - Aquaplaning posted 16 August 2010 | in Category:EGNOS Aquaplaning - also known as hydroplaning - is a condition in which standing water causes the moving wheel of an aircraft to lose contact with the surface on which it is load bearing with the result that braking action on the wheel is not effective in reducing the ground speed of the aircraft. Aquaplaning has been a major factor in a number of runway overruns. More... Quick References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3 Reference 4 Reference 5