Incident Overview
During a training flight, a student pilot was performing a practice landing when a sudden windshift occurred. According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), the wind was from the west-southwest while on the downwind leg for the fifth landing. Just before touchdown, the wind shifted to a quartering tailwind.
Actions Taken
The CFI took control of the aircraft, but it touched down near the midpoint of the runway. The CFI reported that braking was not effective because the weight of the aircraft was not on the landing gear. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway and struck a tree.
Weather Conditions
Before takeoff, the wind was from the southwest at 10 knots. Approximately 9 miles south, at the Albuquerque International Airport, the 1853 MDT special weather observation reported wind from 030 degrees at 20 knots gusting to 34 knots, with a thunderstorm and light rain.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was engaged in a training flight with a student and an instructor. The specific aircraft type, registration, and other details are not specified in the source.