Accident Details
A rental airplane sustained substantial damage when it collided with a road during an aborted landing on runway 36. The runway is 2,155 feet long and 70 feet wide, with a dry asphalt surface. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, with southerly winds.
Pilot's Account
The pilot reported that after touching down, he retracted the flaps fully and decided to execute a go-around. He applied full engine power and attempted to clear the road located at the departure end of the runway. According to the pilot, the road was higher than the runway surface, with a 2- to 3-foot elevation above the roadway. The main landing gear struck the lip of the road, causing the left main landing gear to separate from the aircraft. The right main landing gear was bent. Following the impact, the pilot continued the flight and landed at an alternate airport.
Runway Information
The Airport Facility Directory notes that runway 36 has a displaced threshold of 518 feet. Additionally, the directory lists a road at the end of the runway.