Accident Summary
The airplane was destroyed when it overran the runway during landing, impacted trees, and subsequently burned. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.
Witness Report
A witness reported that the airplane entered the private airstrip at a very high speed. The weather at the time consisted of a low ceiling, rain, and misting rain.
Examination Findings
A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no pre-impact anomalies. Evidence of heavy braking and sliding of the tires on the wet, turf runway was observed leading to the main wreckage.
Runway and Performance Details
Tire marks indicated that the airplane touched down with 1,523 feet of runway remaining. The total runway length was 1,981 feet. For an aircraft weight of 4,000 pounds, the dry runway landing distance over a 50-foot obstacle with no wind was determined to be about 1,400 feet.