Runway Departure and Terrain Impact

Incident Overview and Damage Assessment The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and subsequently veered to the left, exiting the runway. The aircraft then impacted terrain and came to rest in a creek adjacent to the runway. Following the event, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. ## Mechanical Condition The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. No other mechanical issues were identified in the source material as contributing to the incident or the resulting damage.