Incident Details
The pilot reported that he intended to bleed off speed and touchdown on the numbers of the runway. While on approach, a semi-truck crossed in front of the airplane. The pilot stated he had no time to react and only enough time to identify what he had struck. The airplane appeared to impact the side of the truck with its landing gear. After impact, the airplane flipped over the truck and impacted the ground upside down.
Witness Account
A witness at the hold line for the active runway observed the airplane as it approached from the east. The witness noted that the airplane was low on its approach and assumed the pilot would take corrective action. As the airplane neared the road, a semi crossed in front of it. The witness reported that the airplane appeared to impact the side of the truck with its landing gear, then flipped over the truck and impacted the ground upside down.
Pilot and Passenger Statements
The pilot stated that he intended to bleed off speed and touchdown on the numbers of the runway. The passenger on board noticed the large semi-truck and notified the pilot. The pilot said he had no time to react and only had enough time to identify what he had struck.