Accident Overview
The airplane experienced a runway excursion during landing on a 1,800-foot by 75-foot grass runway. After touching down, the aircraft continued beyond the runway end, veered to the right, impacted a utility pole, and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the airplane was configured with two notches of flaps and an airspeed of 80 mph on final approach. The touchdown occurred within the first third of the runway, after which the pilot applied brakes. As the airplane neared the runway end, the pilot added power to initiate a go-around. However, upon seeing power lines off the runway end and not yet being airborne, the pilot rejected the go-around and applied heavy braking. The airplane subsequently departed the runway end, veered right, and collided with a utility pole.
Pilot's Report
The pilot reported that the outside air temperature was 96 degrees Fahrenheit and noted that the high-density altitude adversely affected the landing ground roll. The pilot also stated that the approach speed specified in the Pilot Operating Handbook was 76 mph.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact with the utility pole and the subsequent nose-over.