Accident Details
According to the pilot's report, the airplane entered a right downwind for the traffic pattern and touched down further down the runway than anticipated. The pilot decided against an aborted landing because a tree was located at the departure end of the 3,481-foot long by 75-foot wide runway. However, the airplane could not be stopped on the runway surface. It continued past the runway end, across an adjacent road, and collided with a wood fence and a mobile home. The impact caused substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron, and fuselage.
Witness Accounts
A witness familiar with the airport observed the airplane touching down more than halfway down the runway, with both main tires trailing smoke due to heavy braking. Additionally, the pilot-rated passenger reported that the airplane appeared high and fast on final approach.
Post-Accident Examination
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector conducted a post-accident examination. The flaps were found deployed to 20 degrees, and further inspection of the flap system determined it was fully operational. No pre-impact malfunctions were reported.