Accident Summary
A pilot reported that while attempting to land in heavy rain and low visibility, the airplane collided with trees located to the right side of the runway. After the initial tree impact, the airplane descended and hit the runway. The collision caused damage to the left wing, collapsed the landing gear, and substantially damaged the engine firewall.
Investigation Details
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector documented that the airplane's first impact with the ground occurred 68 feet from the point of tree impact. The pilot stated that no mechanical malfunctions or failures were experienced with the airplane prior to the accident.