Incident Overview
The pilot reported that upon arrival at the destination airport, transmissions on the UNICOM frequency regarding active runway information were garbled. Believing he heard "no traffic" and "22," the pilot attempted to land on Runway 22.
Events During Landing
After touchdown, the pilot realized he would not be able to stop before the end of the 2,870-foot-long runway. He aborted the landing and initiated a climb-out. During the climb, the stall alarm sounded intermittently.
Collision with Trees
The airplane subsequently impacted trees. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if the radio transmissions had been clearer and if he had used Runway 4.
Wind Conditions
Winds in the vicinity of the accident site were reported from 070 degrees at 8 knots.
Touchdown Point
An FAA inspector reported that the airplane had touched down about halfway down the runway.