Background
The pilot conducted a preflight inspection and seated a minor on the right seat, checking seat belts and door closure. The aircraft departed Strakonice Airport (LKST) at 09:32 UTC for Příbram Airport (LKPM), landing at 10:08 UTC. After a 30-minute break, it departed LKPM at 10:40 UTC for the return flight to LKST.
Flight History
Upon arrival at LKST, the pilot joined the right-hand circuit for runway 13. During the base leg, the pilot performed a 360° turn to give way to a towing aircraft. The pilot adjusted the approach for a longer landing due to a glider at the runway threshold. According to the pilot's statement, he landed "longer" than usual. Security camera footage showed the aircraft over the runway threshold at 13:13:21 SELČ and touched down at 13:13:31 SELČ. After touchdown approximately halfway down the runway, the aircraft continued moving without visible deceleration until 13:13:45 SELČ, when deceleration became apparent. The aircraft left the camera frame at 13:14:11 SELČ. It then exited the runway end, struck a pile of soil covered with tall grass, and overturned onto its back.
Injuries and Damage
The crew was not injured. The aircraft sustained extensive damage.
Meteorological Information
The report includes meteorological data from the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute and the security camera. The wind was not considered a contributing factor.
Accident Site
The accident occurred at the southeast edge of Strakonice Airport. The aircraft came to rest after hitting a pile of soil with tall grass.
Findings
The investigation identified that the approach was low and slow, resulting in touchdown approximately halfway down the runway. This left insufficient runway length to decelerate before the overrun.
Probable Cause
The probable cause, as stated in the report, was a low and slow approach leading to touchdown about halfway down the runway, followed by an overrun and collision with an obstacle, causing the aircraft to overturn.