Accident Details
According to the pilot, the airplane was landing on a short runway. During the landing roll, the pilot was unable to bring the airplane to a stop before reaching the end of the runway. The airplane overran the runway at an estimated speed of 10 to 15 miles per hour. After exiting the runway surface, the pilot steered the airplane to avoid a four-inch diameter round pipe that was protruding from the ground on the extended runway centerline. However, the right main landing gear struck the pipe. The right main gear subsequently collapsed, and the airplane came to rest in a shallow ditch and on a road. The right wing spar was bent as a result of the incident.
Examination and Analysis
Post-accident examination confirmed flight control continuity, and no systems anomalies were found. Skid mark analysis conducted by police at the scene indicated that the airplane had touched down approximately 300 feet from the beginning of the 2,565-foot runway. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector on site calculated a landing roll of approximately 2,200 feet.