Incident Overview
Following a three-hour flight, the pilot conducted an approach and landing at an airport. The pilot reported that the aircraft was too high and too fast during the final approach. The touchdown occurred in the latter part of the available runway.
Sequence of Events
After touching down, the pilot applied the brakes. The airplane began to skid, and the tires failed. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway, through a fence, and came to a stop in an adjacent pasture field. The right main landing gear and nose gear collapsed during the excursion.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by commencing a go-around after touchdown upon seeing insufficient runway length to stop, and by executing a proper approach.
Damage
The right main landing gear and nose gear collapsed. The tires failed. The aircraft also sustained damage from the runway excursion and fence contact.