Accident Details
The pilot reported that winds were calm at the destination airstrip. The approach was made to the east, into the morning sun, in order to land upslope on the grass airstrip. During final approach, the sun was in the pilot's eyes, obscuring details of the landing area.
Landing and Runway Misjudgment
The pilot positioned the airplane in the center of a light green, freshly mowed area. After landing, the pilot learned that this area was not all runway. The pilot touched down approximately 250 feet from the approach end with full flaps and a touch of power, using standard soft field techniques.
Loss of Control and Impact
Following touchdown, the airplane slid down the side slope to the left. The pilot reported that the airplane would not respond to right rudder inputs. The left wing then contacted a large wooden fence post, and about four feet of the left wingtip separated from the wing.
Pre-flight Preparation
The pilot stated that the day before the flight, an airport briefing was obtained from a local pilot who was familiar with the airport.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the accident, the sun azimuth was 109.9 degrees, and the elevation was 49.4 degrees.