Accident Details
The accident occurred near Thedford, Nebraska, during a personal flight conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, while the pilot and passenger were uninjured.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, during the landing roll, the nose wheel made contact with the runway, causing the airplane to veer to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and brake in an attempt to maintain directional control. However, as the airspeed decreased, maintaining control became increasingly difficult, and the airplane departed the right side of the runway.
During the ensuing runway excursion, the airplane struck a runway light, which caused it to spin to the left. The landing gear then collapsed.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination revealed that the left wing had sustained substantial damage.