Pilot Describes Aborted Landing and Collision with Dirt Bank (N4413X)

Accident Summary

A pilot reported that during a landing attempt, the airplane touched down short of the runway and collided with a dirt bank. The pilot provided a narrative of the events.

Pilot's Account

The pilot stated that his first attempt to land was aborted because he believed the approach was too high. During the second attempt, while on final approach, the airplane began to sink after passing over an open field. The pilot indicated that he would have used power to correct the situation, but he thought he already had sufficient airspeed. Instead, he pulled the nose up, hoping to gain a few feet of altitude and reduce airspeed. The aircraft subsequently touched down short of the runway and collided with a dirt bank.