Diverted Approach
The aircraft, N4NP, diverted from its original destination of Forbes Field in Topeka, Kansas, to Billard Field due to weather conditions. The distance between the airports was not specified. During initial contact with Billard Field Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), before the aircraft reached the ILS FOF (Instrument Landing System final approach fix), the controller advised the flight of the runway braking action. The pilot reported that braking was reported as nil.
Landing Clearance and Weather
In addition to the landing clearance, the ATCT advised the flight that the wind was from 360 degrees at 17 knots and the tower visibility was 5/8 of a mile. These conditions were provided prior to the landing.
Runway Excursion
According to the controller, N4NP landed long and ran off the side of Runway 13 near the departure end. Upon entering soft terrain adjacent to the runway, the right landing gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest in the soft ground.
Damage
The right landing gear collapsed when the aircraft entered the soft terrain beside the runway. Other damage was not specified in the source.