Approach and Landing
During the approach to the airport, the pilot experienced difficulty in visually identifying the runway layout. After recognizing runway 14, he decided to land on it. The landing was not stabilized, and the airplane bounced three times upon touchdown. The airplane then overran the departure end of runway 14 and came to a stop in a ditch beyond. The pilot stated that the airplane's systems and controls functioned normally, with no mechanical issues reported.
Witness Account
An individual who observed the landing provided a statement. According to this witness, the airplane was traveling at a high speed during the approach. The airplane crossed the intersection of runway 14 with runway 3 at an altitude of approximately 60 feet. The witness estimated that only about one hundred yards of runway remained when the pilot "forced it down."
Pilot Report
The pilot who operated the airplane submitted a report. In it, he noted that he had difficulty recognizing the runways during the approach. After identifying runway 14, he executed a landing on that runway. The landing resulted in three bounces and a subsequent runway excursion into a ditch. The pilot also confirmed that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane.