Accident Details
A pilot reported that he was landing his airplane on a 5-acre grass field at his residence after a local sightseeing flight. The landing was long, and the airplane could not be stopped before colliding with a security fence at an adjacent residence.
Damage and Inspection
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident.
Pilot Experience
The pilot reported a total of 4,000 hours of flight time, but had accrued only 15 hours in the accident airplane. He had received a tail wheel endorsement approximately 3 weeks prior to the accident.