What happened
The aircraft was performing a landing on runway 10, which is an asphalt runway measuring 3,630 feet in length. The airplane touched down within approximately the final 800 feet of the runway surface. During the landing roll, a witness observed smoke emitting from the aircraft's tires.
As the aircraft continued down the runway, it exited the end of the pavement and entered a grass area. Upon entering the grass, the landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to slide to a stop. Evidence at the scene included tire skid marks located approximately 2,800 feet beyond the runway threshold, with the marks showing a twisting pattern at the end of the runway before entering the grass.
The investigation
An FAA Inspector examined the wreckage following the accident. This examination revealed no evidence of any pre-impact abnormalities regarding the engine or the airframe.