Summary
A pilot conducting a soft/short field landing approach at a strip parallel to the ocean shoreline on Montague Island struck the tops of bushes just short of the landing area. The pilot reported misjudging the height and position of the bushes near the approach end of the strip.
Details
The aircraft was making an approach for a soft/short field landing at a strip oriented on an east-southeast heading. The pilot stated that he misjudged the height and position of bushes near the approach end of the strip. Subsequently, the aircraft hit the tops of bushes just short of the landing area.
Damage
During the occurrence, the lift struts, tips of the propeller, leading edges of the wings, and elevators were damaged.
Environmental Conditions
The pilot reported wind from 090 degrees at 5 to 10 knots. The landing strip was oriented on an east-southeast heading.