On July 2, 1988, a Cessna 177RG (registration N1532H) was involved in an aviation accident near Weaverville, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane overran the runway and struck trees during landing with a tailwind on Runway 36, which was the only authorized landing direction due to adverse gradient and terrain.
Incident Summary
At the conclusion of a cross-country flight, the pilot was landing the airplane on Runway 36. The wind was from the south at 5 knots, gusting to 10 knots, resulting in a tailwind condition. The airplane did not touch down until past the midfield point of the runway. The pilot reported that the brakes were not effective until the airplane had traveled approximately two-thirds of the way down the runway. Subsequently, the airplane ran off the end of the runway and collided with trees.
Airport Requirements
The airport required that all landings be conducted on Runway 36 only. This restriction was in place due to an adverse runway gradient and rising terrain in the opposite direction.
Sequence of Events
The pilot was landing after a cross-country flight.
Landing was made on Runway 36 with a tailwind of 5 knots, gusting to 10 knots.
Touchdown occurred past the runway's midpoint.
Braking effectiveness began only after covering two-thirds of the runway length.
The airplane departed the runway and struck trees.
No other details, such as aircraft type, registration, or injuries, were provided in the source.