Incident Details
During approach to land, a pilot reported that his speed was higher than normal. The aircraft touched down well past the normal touchdown point, and he was unable to stop on the remaining runway. The aircraft went off the end of the runway and collided with a ditch.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the flaps would not fully extend due to a battery problem. After the accident, the flaps operated normally when no air loads were present.
Witness Observations
Witnesses reported that the flaps were in the 10- to 15-degree range.
Weather Conditions
The pilot reported that the winds were variable up to 5 knots. The 1455 EDT wind at Sarasota/Bradenton Airport was from 190 degrees at 10 knots.