Overview
The accident involved one airplane from a flight of three that was landing on a private grass airstrip. The other two airplanes in the flight landed without incident.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, his airplane was one of three in a planned landing at a private grass airstrip. After the first two aircraft landed successfully, the accident airplane made its approach. The other two pilots and a witness reported that the approach was high. Touchdown occurred beyond the normal one-third to one-quarter point of the runway, and the airspeed was described as fast. During the landing roll, the airplane skidded off the end of the runway. It then traveled down an embankment and came to rest inverted.
Post-Accident Findings
Later, the pilot reported that the engine had been experiencing intermittent power loss. However, an examination of the engine found no evidence of mechanical failures or malfunctions.