Incident Overview
According to the pilot, during the landing attempt he flared slightly higher than intended. Upon touchdown, the airplane immediately veered to the left. Despite the pilot applying right rudder input in an effort to maintain directional control, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, entered the grass, and subsequently encountered a ditch.
Damage Assessment
The impact with the ditch resulted in the landing gear being sheared off. Additionally, the airplane sustained a propeller strike. The extent of other damage was not specified in the report.
Post-Accident Investigation
An FAA inspector conducted a postcrash examination of the airplane. The investigation revealed no malfunctions or anomalies with any of the airplane's components or systems. The inspector found no evidence of pre-existing mechanical issues.
Environmental Conditions
Weather data from the area indicated that the wind was from 30 degrees left of the runway heading at a speed of 6 knots. The report did not specify other environmental factors such as visibility or runway conditions.