Incident Overview
During a return flight to Lansing, Illinois, the pilot checked the Midway ATIS for weather information. The pilot believed that just before landing at Lansing Municipal Airport, the wind had shifted to the east.
Landing Sequence
According to witnesses, the aircraft touched down on the last third of the 2,432-foot runway. The pilot applied heavy braking, which caused both tires to blow out. The aircraft continued off the departure end of the runway, struck a ditch, and nosed over.
Evidence
Skid marks from the aircraft were found on the last 600 feet of the runway, consistent with the heavy braking.