Gardner, KS, USA
N563
WORLEY DENNIS SONEX
The pilot entered the traffic pattern for a visual approach to the runway. He reported that the final approach descent was faster than he anticipated due to the high humidity and high density altitude. He added more engine power to arrest the descent rate, but the airplane landed short of the runway in a wet, grass field and came to rest upright. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the main landing gear separated and the aft carry-through wing spar was bent. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot entered the traffic pattern for a visual approach to the runway. The pilot reported the final approach descent was faster than he anticipated "due to the high humidity...high density altitude." The pilot added more engine power to arrest the descent rate; however, the airplane landed short of the runway in a wet, grass field. The airplane came to rest upright in the field. The examination of the airplane showed the main landing gear partially separated and the aft carry through wing spar was bent. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies or issues with the airplane.
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the visual approach.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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