Accident Summary
During the pilot's third landing attempt, the aircraft departed the right side of the runway. The right wheel exited the pavement, and the pilot was unable to return the aircraft completely back onto the runway. The airplane continued to the right and traveled at a high speed through sagebrush. While attempting to maneuver the aircraft back onto the runway, the airplane skidded sideways towards the west at a 90-degree angle from the runway. The aircraft tilted onto its left side, bounced back, and came to rest in an upright position.
Flight Details
During the landing, the aircraft's indicated airspeed was 60 knots, and the ground speed was approximately 85 knots. The density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be 9,422 feet. The pilot made three landing attempts before the runway excursion occurred.
Findings
The investigation did not state a probable cause for the accident. Factual information includes the pilot's third landing attempt, the departure from the right side of the runway, the high-speed travel through sagebrush, and the measured airspeeds and density altitude.