Accident Description
The airplane was substantially damaged after it impacted a ditch and nosed over during landing. The event occurred when the aircraft crossed a road off the departure end of the runway, struck a ditch, and came to rest nosed over in a farm field. The pilot was not injured in the accident.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported landing with extra airspeed to compensate for variable wind conditions. He stated that winds at a nearby airport were from 310 to 330 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The landing was performed on runway 06, which measures 2,400 feet long by 100 feet wide and is oriented downhill. Upon touchdown, the pilot retracted the flaps and actuated the brakes by pulling the lever. However, the airplane did not slow down sufficiently to stop within the runway distance. The pilot noted that when he realized the airplane was not slowing enough, it was too late to apply power for a go-around, so he "rode it out."
Damage
The airplane's damage included the propeller, engine, engine mount, cowling, two wing struts, windshield, rudder, one elevator, wing ribs, and fabric. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.