Accident Overview
During a night landing roll on runway 27, a 3,455-foot by 40-foot asphalt strip, the pilot reported being unable to stop the aircraft. The airplane subsequently impacted a fence and vegetation at the departure end of the runway. The pilot stated that the runway surface was wet at the time of the landing.
Pilot Statement
According to a telephone conversation and subsequent written statement from the pilot, the touchdown occurred adjacent to the fuel pumps on the ramp. The pilot also submitted a statement to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirming this location.
Aircraft Examination
An examination of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to the left and right wings, with several ribs and spars affected. The fuselage and firewall were wrinkled. An FAA airworthiness inspector conducted a thorough examination of the aircraft and its systems, which revealed no anomalies.
Weather and Records
Rain was recorded six hours prior to the accident; however, no rain was recorded immediately before the event. Examination of the pilot's flight records indicated that he was not current for passenger carriage at night.