Incident Overview
While en route, the aircraft's Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) suddenly activated. The pilot made an unplanned landing at Laguna, New Mexico, to address the ELT issue before continuing to Coronado Airport in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot reported that this incident made him tense.
Approach and Landing
After receiving radar vectors to the airport, approach control issued a last-minute warning that Runway 17/35, the main runway, was closed at Coronado. The pilot was unable to receive a response on the Coronado UNICOM frequency. However, based on an advisory issued to another aircraft, he elected to land on Runway 21.
Runway Excursion
During the approach, the aircraft was high and fast. It touched down about one-third of the way down the runway. The pilot raised the flaps and applied brakes, but was unable to decelerate as fast as he expected. To avoid hitting a fence near the end of the runway, he applied left brake and rudder. The aircraft went off the left side of the runway, struck sand, and nosed down when the nose gear collapsed.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage from the excursion, but the source does not specify the extent or any injuries. No further details were provided.