What happened
The pilot of a Piper PA-32-300 arrived at his intended destination but discovered that the landing strip had not been mowed. In response, the pilot diverted to a nearby grass field measuring 1,650 feet in length and prepared for an uphill landing directed toward the east.
During the final approach and landing phase, the pilot allowed the aircraft to float, resulting in excessive ground roll during the rollout. Consequently, the pilot aborted the landing. During the subsequent initial climbout, the left outboard wing underside and the right main landing gear struck several fence posts. The impact caused the right main landing gear wheel and strut to separate from the Piper PA-32-300 and strike the leading edge of the right horizontal stabilator. Despite the damage, the pilot was able to continue the climbout and eventually performed a successful landing.
No injuries were reported.