Incident Overview
After overflying the airport to evaluate local conditions, the pilot in command (PIC) elected to land on Runway 01. The wind was estimated from 330 degrees at 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots. On final approach with the aircraft's flaps fully extended, the PIC observed that the wind had changed from a left to right crosswind.
Sequence of Events
Under the direction of the safety pilot, the PIC reduced power. The airspeed then decreased, and the aircraft bounced hard on its nose gear. The PIC subsequently lost control of the aircraft. The safety pilot, who was the spouse of the PIC, took control of the aircraft.
The safety pilot reported that the aircraft continued to drift left off the runway. He noted that his seat was in a rearward position. After he applied full power in an attempt to go around, he was unable to reach the rudder pedals. The aircraft then veered off the runway, and the safety pilot aborted the attempted go-around.
Outcome
The aircraft collided with a fence and came to a stop in a parking lot 150 yards from the runway.