Incident Overview
According to the pilot, during a night approach, he realized that the airplane was short of the runway and applied power. The airplane then rolled to the left and impacted the ground. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the bi-plane that would have precluded normal operation.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the right wing. No other details about damage were provided.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the airplane was operating normally prior to the event. He did not identify any mechanical issues that could have contributed to the occurrence.