Incident Summary
At the completion of a cross-country flight, the pilot executed a landing on a runway that had the first 4,000 feet of its 8,500-foot length closed for repaving. The pilot was unaware of the closure. Touchdown occurred approximately 2,300 feet into the construction zone, which contained obstructions. During the landing roll, the aircraft impacted the obstructions and subsequently came to rest off the side of the runway.
Weather and Runway Conditions
The weather was clear with a dark night sky. The runway was properly marked to indicate the closed section, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) had been issued regarding the closure. Despite these warnings, the pilot reported that he did not check the NOTAMs for the airport before landing.
Pilot Actions
The pilot stated that he did not consult the NOTAMs for the airport prior to the landing. The reason for not checking the NOTAMs was not provided in the investigation source. The aircraft's touchdown point placed it within the construction zone, where it encountered the obstructions and came to a stop off the runway.
No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were mentioned in the source.