Accident Overview
A commercial certificated pilot was conducting a scheduled domestic passenger flight. During the final approach to a remote airport, the pilot reported that the airspeed seemed too fast at an altitude of about 300 feet above the ground. The aircraft was configured with 15 degrees of flaps and flying at approximately 80 knots. In response to the perceived high speed, the pilot reduced engine power.
Flight Sequence
After reducing power, the airspeed decreased to a point the pilot considered too slow. The pilot then increased engine power in an attempt to regain speed. However, the aircraft descended and collided with terrain short of the runway threshold. The runway at the airport measures 4,422 feet in length and 100 feet in width.
Damage
The collision resulted in damage to the nose gear, propeller, and left wing of the aircraft.