Incident Overview
A pilot attempting a downwind landing on a 2,000-foot grass strip experienced a runway excursion that resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, an airport perimeter fence, and an automobile parked in an adjacent lot. The pilot was not injured.
Sequence of Events
According to witness reports, the aircraft touched down approximately 1,550 feet from the start of the 2,000-foot grass strip. On landing, the aircraft bounced twice before skidding off the end of the runway. It continued through the airport perimeter fence and came to rest in the airport parking lot, striking a parked automobile. The aircraft, the fence, and the car sustained substantial damage.
Pilot Information
The pilot had accumulated 8 hours of flight experience in the specific aircraft involved. No other details about the pilot or the aircraft's registration, type, or operator were provided in the investigation report. No injuries were reported.
The investigation did not identify a probable cause for the incident.