Incident Overview
A pilot reported that the airplane touched down with excessive airspeed and overran the runway before colliding with rising terrain.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that on his first approach, he performed a go-around because the rising terrain appeared intimidating. On the second approach, he decided to increase his airspeed by 10 to 15 knots. The airplane touched down on runway 8, which was approximately 2,700 feet long. It then exited the runway and collided with rising terrain.
Examination
An FAA inspector examined the airplane after the accident. The inspection of the brakes revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction. Skid marks were observed approximately 300 feet from the end of the runway.
Pilot Remarks
The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction. He further stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had maintained a normal airspeed on final approach.