What happened
The pilot was conducting a simulated forced landing maneuver when the aircraft overran the paved surface and subsequently nosed over. According to the pilot's account, the approach altitude was excessive. Although a go-around was considered, the airspeed had decayed to a point where it was deemed insufficient for a safe climb-out, prompting the decision to continue with the landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced twice before striking a runway light fixture. The momentum carried the airplane approximately 50 yards beyond the end of the runway, where it came to rest in an inverted position on swampy terrain.
The investigation
Examination of the site revealed that the aircraft had departed the paved surface and impacted ground obstacles. The final resting place was characterized by soft, saturated soil conditions consistent with swampy terrain immediately adjacent to the runway threshold.