Accident Details
The accident occurred during a night landing on runway 11, which was an asphalt surface measuring 4,589 feet in length and 60 feet in width. After touchdown, the airplane veered off the runway to the left, and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane subsequently skidded to a stop.
Pilot Actions
According to the pilot, he was established on final approach when he noticed the airplane drifting to the right of the centerline. To correct this, he maneuvered the airplane into a sideslip to the left. The airplane touched down on the left main landing gear first, then suddenly veered off the runway surface to the left. The pilot added power and pulled up on the nose in an attempt to soften the rollout; however, the landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop.
Weather and Runway Information
Weather conditions recorded at nearby airports indicated that a slight crosswind situation likely existed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the event.