Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the approach for landing, his attention was diverted by an aircraft taking off on the same runway. The pilot stated that he was high and fast, and with flaps extended, the aircraft floated down the runway. Touchdown occurred toward the end of the runway.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft was still traveling at a high speed when it ran off the end of the runway. It then collided with the localizer antenna located approximately 300 feet from the end of the runway pavement. After impact, the aircraft came to rest approximately 108 feet beyond the antenna.
Physical Evidence
Tire marks were observed on the runway about 271 feet from the end of the pavement. Tire tracks through the grass indicated a slight left turn just prior to the aircraft colliding nearly centered through the length of the localizer antenna.
Post-Accident Examination
During the post-accident examination, no evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction was noted.