Accident Overview
A Piper PA-28-151 experienced a ground collision and subsequent nose-over during landing at a private airport. According to the pilot, the aircraft touched down after 'quite a bit of float.' The pilot then observed another airplane parked on the runway a short distance ahead. To avoid colliding with the parked airplane, the pilot applied left rudder. As the aircraft passed the other airplane, its left wing tip struck a handrail. The aircraft then turned left into a gulch and nosed over.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that the landing involved an extended float before touchdown. After touching down, he noticed the parked airplane ahead and took evasive action by applying left rudder. The wing tip strike and subsequent nose-over followed.
FAA Inspector Observations
An FAA inspector stated that the pilot did not properly plan his approach to landing at the airport. The inspector's comment highlighted a potential lack of pre-landing assessment.
Aircraft Performance Data
The PA-28-151 Owner's Manual indicates that the required landing distance for the aircraft is approximately 1,100 feet. The runway at the private airport is 2,300 feet in length. According to the pilot, the other airplane was parked about 550 feet from the departure end of the runway.