Incident Overview
A commercial certificated pilot was landing a tundra tire-equipped airplane on a remote airstrip. The airstrip was oriented north/south and measured approximately 500 feet in length. According to the pilot, the landing was being executed toward the south when the airplane collided with the edge of the airstrip. The edge of the airstrip also served as the bank of a creek.
Damage Description
The pilot reported that the landing gear was torn off during the collision. The airplane came to rest on its belly-mounted auxiliary fuel tank. Subsequently, when the airplane nosed down on the airstrip, the engine and propeller sustained damage.
Post-Accident Examination
After the airplane was recovered, a mechanic conducted an inspection. The pilot subsequently notified the NTSB investigator-in-charge that the airplane had received structural damage to the aft gusset of the right main landing gear attach point.
Operational Context
The aircraft was equipped with tundra tires, which are typically used for operations on soft or rough terrain. The remote airstrip's length of about 500 feet and its orientation were noted by the pilot. No other details regarding the specific location, time, or weather conditions were provided in the initial report.