Circumstances
The airplane arrived at the airport after official sunset, which occurred at 1703. The airport lacks runway lights for night operations. The pilot oriented the aircraft using surrounding ground lighting and lights from the company's open hangar.
Landing Attempts
On the first final approach, the pilot initiated a go-around because he was not properly set up and was dissatisfied with the visual reference of the approach. During the second approach, he aligned with what he believed was the runway centerline. While verifying that the landing gear extended lights were illuminated, he looked down. When he redirected his gaze outside, his vision became obscured.
A second go-around was initiated, but the airplane touched down during the maneuver. The pilot heard a loud noise and subsequently observed desert brush. The pilot stated there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Outcome
The airplane collided with desert brush short of the runway, shearing off the nose landing gear, damaging both wings, and twisting the fuselage.