Landing and Incident
According to the pilot, the landing was performed with a left crosswind, touching down on approximately the final third of the 3,200-foot runway. The pilot reported that ground speed was too fast. After initially applying brakes, he increased brake pressure, at which point his right shoe became stuck between the right pedal and the toe brake. The aircraft then veered to the right, exited the runway's right side, struck a runway light, and collided with a creek, where it came to rest.
Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
Weather Conditions
A METAR from a station 3 nautical miles from the accident site, reporting near the time of the event, indicated wind from 310 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The pilot landed on runway 36.
Performance Data
According to the Manufacturer's Pilot Operating Handbook, the performance landing chart specifies a minimum ground roll of 560 feet for the airplane.
Pilot's Statements
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. In the Recommendation section of the NTSB Pilot Aircraft Accident Report, the pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had aborted the landing earlier or diverted to an airport with more favorable wind conditions.