Narrative
The pilot reported that during the initial approach for landing, she observed a region of reduced visibility on the approach path and decided to perform a go-around. On her subsequent approach, she flew at a higher altitude, overflying the area of obscuration. This resulted in a steeper-than-normal descent angle and a longer landing distance.
After touchdown, the pilot applied the main wheel brakes. However, the airplane began to slide on the runway's muddy surface. As the airplane neared the runway end, the pilot initiated a slight left turn. During this turn, the left main wheel dug into the mud, causing the left wing to collide with brush adjacent to the runway. The airplane then nosed down.
Damage
The wings sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact with brush and the subsequent nose-down motion.
Pilot's Comments
In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident could have been avoided if she had initiated a go-around prior to touchdown, delayed the approach until the reduced visibility area on the approach end of the runway dissipated, or anticipated the muddy runway conditions.