Incident Overview
An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing on Runway 20, swerving off the right side of the runway and colliding with a ditch. During the sequence, the aircraft's nose gear collapsed. The pilot was returning from a cross-country flight at the time of the incident.
Approach and Landing
The pilot reported that during the approach, the wind was from the south and the wind sock was observed to be straight out. At touchdown, the pilot noted that the wind shifted to the east. The pilot estimated the wind velocity at 11 mph, with gusts to 35 knots.
Weather Observations
The 1735 surface observation for Amarillo, the nearest reporting station, indicated winds from 170 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 23 knots.
Communications
The pilot had attempted to contact Spearman UNICOM for an airport advisory while approaching but received no response.
Aircraft Damage
After swerving off the runway and hitting the ditch, the nose gear collapsed. No further details on damage are provided.