Incident Overview
An accident airplane landed long and overran the runway while executing a downwind landing from an instrument approach. During the overrun, the aircraft collided with the ILS localizer antenna array for that runway and subsequently entered a ditch.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that lightning was present all around and heavy rain was falling while being vectored for the approach. Upon turning onto the localizer, the pilot noted that the glideslope was below his position. Despite this, he stated that the airport was in sight during the ILS approach and that he felt confident he could make a safe landing. The pilot estimated his touchdown speed at 90 knots. After touchdown, braking was initiated but the airplane could not be stopped before departing the end of the runway.
Tower Controller Statement
The tower controller working in the tower reported that the airplane did not touch down until less than 2,000 feet of runway remained.