Incident Overview
A pilot reported diverting to an alternate airport due to low ceilings. During the turn from base leg to final, a gust of wind and rain pushed the airplane to the right of the runway centerline. The aircraft floated down the runway and landed long, but the pilot chose not to execute a go-around.
Landing and Runway Overrun
According to the pilot, the wet runway caused the tires to hydroplane, increasing the stopping distance. The airplane was traveling at approximately 5 to 10 miles per hour when it overran the end of the runway. Attempting to veer left, the pilot lost directional control, and the right wing struck a fence, causing the nose gear to collapse.
Aircraft Damage
Post-incident examination revealed substantial damage to a longeron in the empennage. The pilot stated that no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane occurred prior to the accident.