Incident Overview
A pilot flying under marginal visual flight rules (VFR) encountered rain and decided to land at an en route airport to wait for weather improvement. The pilot reported that the landing was performed with a quartering tailwind.
Landing and Abort
After touchdown, the pilot determined that the remaining runway distance was insufficient to bring the aircraft to a stop. The pilot then elected to abort the landing by initiating a go-around. However, during the climb, the aircraft could not gain enough altitude to clear power lines located north of the airport.
Collision and Crash
The aircraft struck the power lines and subsequently crashed onto a parking lot. The pilot stated that the windsock was not visible, and he was unaware of the wind conditions prior to landing.
Pilot Statement
The pilot attributed the decision to land at the airport to the marginal VFR conditions and rain. The pilot further indicated that the inability to see the windsock contributed to his lack of awareness regarding the wind direction.