Incident Overview
A private pilot was conducting a landing in an open, grass-covered meadow with a tundra tire equipped airplane. The purpose of the flight was to pick up a deer that the pilot had shot earlier that day.
Approach and Touchdown
During the approach, the airplane touched down approximately 10 feet short of the pilot's intended touchdown point. The meadow's grass was tall, concealing the terrain.
Impact and Damage
At touchdown, the right main landing gear struck a large rock hidden in the tall grass. The impact caused the right main landing gear to collapse. Subsequently, the right wing struck the ground, sustaining substantial damage.
Pilot Statement and Mechanical Condition
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The aircraft was equipped with tundra tires, which are typically used for soft or rough terrain landings.