Incident Overview
According to the pilot's report, during the approach to a grass runway, the pilot reduced engine power. The pilot was convinced that the aircraft had enough altitude to land on the intended runway. However, the airplane struck a ditch located before the runway threshold. This impact resulted in the nose landing gear being sheared off and the main landing gear collapsing. Following the gear failure, the airplane slid approximately 200 feet before stopping.
Damage Assessment
The left wing of the airplane sustained substantial damage due to the impact and subsequent sliding. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with either the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Conclusions
No probable cause has been explicitly stated in the source materials.