Incident Overview
According to the pilot, the decision to land downwind was made to avoid power lines located on the north end of the 2,000-foot runway. The pilot reported that after landing long, the airplane encountered stronger winds than anticipated during the landing roll. The aircraft was unable to stop on the wet grass surface.
Sequence of Events
The airplane slid off the end of the runway and proceeded across a ditch and Highway 411. It subsequently nosed over in a ditch on the opposite side of the highway. The pilot's account indicates that the downwind landing was an intentional choice to clear the power lines, but the resulting landing distance and runway conditions led to an overshoot.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage, which included damage to the propeller, wing strut, wing spars, vertical stabilizer, and a collapsed nose gear. The extent of damage is documented as substantial but no further details regarding the aircraft's make, model, or registration are provided in the source.
Wind and Runway Conditions
The pilot noted that the winds turned out to be stronger than expected, and the runway surface was wet grass. These conditions contributed to the inability to stop before the runway's end. The source does not specify the wind speed or direction beyond the pilot's characterization of the winds being stronger during the rollout.
Outcome
There is no mention of injuries or fatalities in the source. The incident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft as described. The pilot's account is the sole source of information for this event.