What happened
During the landing phase of flight, a Cessna (type not specified) impacted a ditch and nosed over after failing to stop on the runway. The pilot reported landing on runway 06, which is oriented downhill, using extra airspeed to compensate for variable wind conditions. At a nearby airport, winds were reported from 310-330 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots.
Upon touchdown, the pilot retracted the flaps and applied the brakes by pulling the lever; however, the aircraft did not decelerate sufficiently to stop within the runway limits. The pilot stated that by the time the lack of deceleration was realized, there was insufficient altitude or time to execute a go-around. The aircraft subsequently crossed a road at the departure end of the runway, struck a ditch, and nosed over in a farm field. The pilot was not injured.
The investigation
The inspection of the aircraft revealed substantial damage, including the propeller, engine, engine mount, cowling, two wing struts, windshield, rudder, one elevator, and wing ribs and fabric. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures occurred during the flight.