Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, and his delayed remedial action.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The airplane touched down about 2,500 feet past the approach end of the 4,000 foot runway. During touchdown of the nose gear, the airplane pulled left and veered off the runway. The pilot got the airplane back on the runway at about 3,700 feet past the approach end. He stated he added power and attempted to takeoff, but ran out of runway and did not gain altitude. The airplane rolled off the end of the runway, hit trees and went into a ravine about 500 feet past the end of the runway. The pilot stated there were no airframe or engine anomalies.
Source record
Factual narrative
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