Landing Attempt
The airplane was landing on a hard packed gravel runway measuring 1,045 feet in length. During touchdown, the airplane bounced and began to float. Upon a second touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes and raised the flaps in an attempt to stop the airplane.
Overrun and Accident Sequence
The airplane departed the departure end of the runway, crossed a road, struck a boulder, and nosed over into a swamp, coming to rest inverted. Post-accident examination revealed skid marks in the gravel that began with only 20 feet of runway surface remaining.
Passenger Statements
After the accident, the two passengers stated that they were coming in "hot and fast."
Performance Data
According to the airplane operating handbook, the total landing distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle, using the specified technique for short field landings, at maximum gross weight, at sea level, and at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, was 1,415 feet.
Pilot Experience
The pilot reported a total of 8 hours of flight experience in the make and model of the accident airplane.