What happened
The pilot was conducting a landing operation at a private restricted landing area when the aircraft touched down significantly beyond the intended point. Instead of stopping within the confines of the designated area, the aircraft continued its momentum past the departure end of the runway. As it left the paved or prepared surface, the aircraft encountered an uneven bump in the terrain. This impact caused the nose gear to fold backward, resulting in structural damage to the landing gear assembly.
The investigation
Following the incident, the pilot provided a statement regarding the circumstances leading to the accident. He reported that his assessment of the available runway length was incorrect; he believed the distance was much longer than it actually was. Additionally, the pilot noted that braking performance was severely compromised. He described the braking action as almost non-existent due to the combination of wet grass and a downhill slope at the end of the landing area.
Findings
The primary factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's misjudgment of the available runway length and the adverse surface conditions. The wet grass and downward slope significantly reduced friction, preventing effective deceleration. This led to the aircraft overrunning the safe area and sustaining damage from the subsequent impact with the terrain.