Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during a landing on a 6,299-foot by 150-foot asphalt runway with a porous friction course overlay, he was "breaking in a new engine" and did not reduce power quickly enough. The aircraft touched down long on Runway 18. The pilot realized he would not be able to stop on the remaining runway and also determined he lacked sufficient speed to abort the landing.
Sequence of Events
Applying heavy braking, the left tire blew out, and the aircraft departed the end of the runway. While traversing a large dip beyond the runway pavement, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft slid to a halt approximately 100 feet beyond the runway end. Airport officials reported finding 1,400 feet of skid marks on the runway.
Circumstances
At the time of the accident, winds were light and variable. The pilot attributed the event to his own error in judgment. He offered a recommendation: "Always land near the threshold, leaving as much runway as possible. Pretty basic."
Damage
The left main landing gear collapsed during the excursion, and the aircraft sustained damage during the slide.