Incident Overview
A pilot conducting a VFR flight to the Atlantic City, New Jersey area, encountered adverse weather conditions and decided to return to his departure point. After receiving a weather briefing that did not recommend VFR flight, the pilot proceeded to the Cape May area before turning back due to the weather.
During the return flight, the pilot made a precautionary landing at Piney Hollow because of low ceilings and rain. The landing was long, causing the aircraft to run off the end of the runway and into trees.
Pilot Actions
The pilot did not file an IFR flight plan in flight because he did not have the appropriate en route and approach charts with him. He had originally received a weather briefing that advised against VFR flight under the prevailing conditions.
Outcome
The aircraft came to rest in trees after overrunning the runway. The investigation did not specify injuries, damage, or other variables such as aircraft type, registration, or date.