Incident Overview
The pilot lost control of the airplane during the landing flare and touchdown phase. According to witness accounts, the approach speed was described as "fast." The pilot reported that after landing on runway 35, the airplane "veered left for unknown reasons." The aircraft subsequently departed the left side of the runway, traversed approximately 500 yards, and collided with a hangar. The hangar door, constructed of steel sheeting with three-inch steel reinforcements, was penetrated by the aircraft.
Pilot and Witness Statements
The pilot's statement indicated no awareness of the cause for the veer. A person who had previously flown with the pilot informed the Federal Aviation Administration that the pilot "likes to land hot," implying a tendency to land at higher speeds. No information regarding the pilot's training or experience was provided in the source.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the airframe revealed that two of the three seat guides securing the pilot's seat legs to the seat tracks were spread open. The center and right seat guides were dislodged from the seat tracks. No other anomalies were found with the airframe or the engines. The condition of the seat guides may have affected the pilot's seat stability during the landing, but the source does not establish a causal link.
Additional Details
The incident occurred on runway 35. The aircraft exited the runway to the left, traveled over grass or unpaved surface for 500 yards before impacting the hangar. The source did not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, number of occupants, injuries, or time of day. No toxicology or medical findings were reported. Weather conditions and ATC involvement were not mentioned.