Incident Overview
A pilot diverted to Marlboro Airport after encountering thunderstorm activity near the intended destination. During the approach to land, the aircraft experienced turbulence, which caused a loose object in the cockpit to strike and injure the pilot. Around the same time, a lightning flash momentarily affected the pilot's vision. Despite these events, the pilot elected to continue the landing on runway 27, which had a 7-knot tailwind component.
Sequence of Events
After the diversion, the pilot initiated an approach to land. Turbulence during the approach dislodged an object inside the cockpit, which struck and injured the pilot. Almost simultaneously, a lightning flash occurred, temporarily impairing the pilot's vision. The pilot decided to land on runway 27, with a reported 7-knot tailwind. Upon touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the runway length, departed the end of the runway, continued through bushes, and struck a ditch.
Additional Information
The aircraft sustained damage from the overrun and impact with the ditch. The pilot's injury from the loose object was noted. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or other occupants were provided in the source.