Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during a landing on a grass airstrip, the airplane made a normal touchdown. When the pilot applied the brakes to stop, the airplane skidded as if it was on ice. To avoid impacting a parked airplane and a fence located at the end of the runway, the pilot applied full power and full right rudder to turn the airplane. The airplane then went into a bean field, and its left wing impacted a fence post.
Airstrip Conditions
The pilot stated that the airstrip looked dry, but it was wet and muddy because the snow had recently melted, leaving the ground very soft.
Actions Taken
The pilot's evasive maneuver successfully avoided a collision with the parked airplane and the fence, but the airplane sustained damage to its left wing from the fence post impact.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of assessing runway conditions before landing, particularly after snow melt when surfaces may appear dry but are actually soft and slippery.