Encounter with Thunderstorms and Diversion
The pilot encountered a line of thunderstorms before reaching his intended destination. He decided to divert to Ackerman, Mississippi, and circled the airport to determine the wind conditions. The wind sock indicated to him that the wind was calm.
Landing Attempt
Just before landing on runway 5, the pilot noticed a downwind current. At that time, the aircraft was configured with the landing gear and full flaps extended, and it was in a nose-high attitude. The pilot reported that by this point, the aircraft was behind the power curve, making a go-around impossible. The aircraft touched down beyond the midfield point of the runway. Maximum braking was applied, but the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway.
Runway Overrun and Damage
The aircraft continued off the departure end of the runway, encountered potholes on the overrun area, and sustained damage.
Examination of the Wind Sock
After the landing, an examination of the wind sock revealed it was in a state of disrepair, with most of the fabric missing. This may have contributed to the pilot's misjudgment of wind conditions, although the report does not explicitly state a causal link.