Accident Details
The accident occurred during a landing on runway 4, which is 3,030 feet long. The pilot executed a high approach because several hangars were located near the approach end of the runway. As a result, the airplane touched down approximately one-third of the way down the runway.
Sequence of Events
Upon touchdown, the pilot determined that the airplane would not stop before the end of the runway. To avoid a ditch near the runway end, the pilot veered the aircraft to the right. However, the airplane struck the ditch, causing the nose gear to collapse and damaging the left wing's rear spar.
Environmental Conditions
During the approach, winds were from the north at 20 knots, gusting to 25 knots. At the moment of touchdown, the wind shifted to north-northwest.