Accident Details
According to the official investigation, the airplane touched down about 1,700 feet from the approach end of the wet sod runway. During the landing roll, the pilot realized that a safe stop was not possible and that a collision with a ditch was unavoidable. As the airplane neared the ditch, the pilot pulled back on the yoke, successfully clearing the ditch, but then collided with pecan trees. No mechanical problems were reported by the pilot.
Aircraft Performance
The aircraft flight manual specifies that approximately 615 feet of runway surface is needed for a landing roll on a dry sod surface. The runway surface at the time of the accident was wet, which may have increased the required stopping distance. The pilot reported no mechanical issues.
Operational Status
The airport where the accident occurred was not approved for flight operations by Auburn University Aviation. Additional details regarding the airport's certification or the operator's authorization were not provided in the source.