Hard Landing Leads to Nose-Over After Runway Excursion

Incident Overview

The pilot of the airplane reported that during landing, the aircraft touched down hard and directional control was lost. The airplane subsequently departed the runway to the left, and upon contacting the grass surface, it nosed over.

Damage Assessment

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and the right wing lift strut. No other damage details were provided.

Mechanical Status

The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. All systems were reported to be functioning as expected before the landing.