The Incident
The pilot opted to land on a 2,100-foot grass runway with a tailwind of approximately 10 knots. After passing the midpoint of the runway, it became apparent that the aircraft would not come to a stop within the remaining distance. The pilot was aware that the runway ended in a downhill slope leading to water.
The Maneuver
As the aircraft neared the end of the runway, the pilot deliberately turned off the runway onto adjacent up-sloping terrain covered by tall grass. This decision was made to avoid an overrun into the water. While rolling through the tall grass, the aircraft encountered a drainage ditch.
Resulting Damage
The impact with the ditch caused the collapse of the nose gear and one main landing gear. The aircraft sustained damage as a result of the gear failure. No other details about injuries or further damage were provided in the source.
Conclusion
The pilot's action to divert onto rising terrain avoided a potential water overrun, but the presence of an unseen ditch led to the collapse of two landing gear assemblies. The source does not assign a probable cause for the incident.