Event Description
A pilot reported that during the landing rollout on a dirt runway, the airplane struck something. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway, bounced over a berm, and struck a small ditch. The impact sheared off the nose landing gear and damaged the left wing tip.
Pilot and Mechanic Statements
The pilot stated that the runway was located in a remote area near a mill. The desert floor had been graded to make it usable as a runway. A mechanic at the mill had driven along the runway prior to the accident flight and reported no disturbances on the runway to the pilot. The mechanic further reported that it looked okay to land there. The pilot stated that he has landed on this runway several times with no problems encountered.
Aircraft Condition
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The damage was limited to the nose landing gear and left wing tip as a result of the ditch impact.