What happened
During the landing phase of flight, the pilot was performing a procedure to break in a new engine. During the approach, the pilot failed to reduce power sufficiently, resulting in the Cessna (type not specified) landing long on runway 18. The runway, which measured 6,299 by 150 feet and consisted of an asphalt porous friction course overlay, did not provide enough remaining distance for a safe stop.
The pilot determined that there was insufficient speed to execute an aborted landing and that the aircraft would not stop within the remaining pavement. Upon applying heavy braking, the left tire blew out, causing the aircraft to depart the end of the runway. As the aircraft traversed a large dip located at the end of the runway, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft then slid to a halt approximately 100 feet beyond the runway boundary. Airport officials identified 1,400 feet of skid marks at the scene. At the time of the accident, winds were reported as light and variable.
Findings
The pilot attributed the accident to an error in judgment regarding the landing distance and power reduction.
Safety message
Always land near the threshold to ensure as much runway as possible is available for stopping.