What happened
During the arrival phase of flight, the pilot attempted to land on a sod runway under conditions of light rain. The surface was wet, and wind conditions were described as light and variable. According to the pilot's report, the aircraft touched down within the first third of the runway. However, witnesses observed that the aircraft actually landed past the midfield point.
Subsequently, the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop on the remaining length of the runway. The aircraft continued its forward momentum, leaving the paved surface and traveling off the end of the runway. It descended an embankment before coming to rest in a ditch.
The investigation
The investigation relied on both pilot reports and witness accounts regarding the touchdown point. While the pilot claimed a landing in the first third of the runway, visual evidence from witnesses indicated a later touchdown. No mechanical failures were reported prior to the event.