Accident Overview
An airplane was substantially damaged when it overran the end of the runway during landing. According to the pilot, the approach was flown at approximately 90 miles per hour, which was too fast. The aircraft was configured with full flaps, but the final approach speed was excessive.
Pilot's Account
The pilot reported that there was little or no wind as he approached to land. He noted that construction vehicles in the area required a steeper-than-normal approach angle. The airplane touched down over halfway down the runway. The pilot applied full brakes but was unable to stop on the pavement. The aircraft subsequently skidded off the end of the runway, encountering a ditch and a roadway.
In his statement, the pilot added that a go-around was not deemed safe after the middle of the runway even though touchdown had not occurred, because of rising terrain and tall trees off the south end of the runway. He also noted that before landing, a non-negotiable go-around point should have been selected.
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.