Incident Overview
A certificated private pilot and a passenger were evaluating a landing strip in a remote, mountainous area. The landing area was situated at an elevation of 5,000 feet mean sea level. At the time, numerous rain showers were present in the vicinity.
According to the pilot, during the second low pass over the landing area, the aircraft was headed toward upsloping terrain. The pilot's vision was obscured by rain. Upon noticing that the terrain was rising sharply, the pilot initiated a turn away from the slope.
During the turn, the landing gear struck the tundra-covered terrain. Subsequently, the airplane descended into the terrain. The aircraft sustained damage to the landing gear, left wing, and propeller.
No other details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or the extent of injuries.