Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the landing approach, he contacted the UNICOM for wind information and was advised that winds were calm. Based on this information, he elected to land on runway 28. The pilot stated that the approach was high and touchdown occurred approximately one-third to one-half of the way down the 4,157-foot-long runway, which was wet.
Pilot Actions
Upon touchdown, the pilot applied full brakes, but the airplane did not slow down. Realizing that a go-around was no longer feasible, he decided to keep the airplane on the ground. To avoid a fence at the end of the runway, the pilot executed an intentional sharp left turn. During this maneuver, the right main landing gear contacted the grass off the side of the runway and collapsed. The airplane came to rest nearly 180 degrees from the landing direction.
Wind Information
The pilot noted that local winds were from 080 degrees at 7 knots, contrasting with the earlier UNICOM report of calm conditions. He remarked that a flight over the wind sock would have prevented the mishap.